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Snowden's post received 2 million views.
Edward Snowden, a prominent whistleblower and former employee of the US National Security Agency (NSA), has warned his nearly 6 million social media followers about the potential risks associated with trusting OpenAI. The reason for this statement was the appointment of retired US Army General Paul Nakasone to the board of directors of this company, specializing in the development of advanced artificial intelligence technologies.
Edward Snowden, a former employee of the US National Security Agency (NSA), in 2013 revealed a large-scale program of surveillance of civilians, violating the constitutional rights to privacy. By handing over thousands of classified documents to the media, he exposed the NSA's illegal practices, sparking a broad public debate.
Snowden's actions still cause mixed reactions: some consider him a hero who sacrificed his own career and freedom to expose abuses of power, while others condemn him as a traitor who damaged US national security. After the information leak, Snowden had to flee the country, and since 2013 he has been living in Russia, where he received citizenship in 2022.
In a Friday morning post on the X network, Snowden reposted information about the new member of the OpenAI board of directors — Paul Nakasone, former director of the NSA and head of the US Cyber Command. Nakasone, who served as director of the NSA since 2018, resigned in February.
"Nakasone's first priority will be to participate in the work of the Safety and Security Committee," OpenAI said in a statement. The company is known for its ChatGPT product. This week, OpenAI also announced a partnership with Apple to integrate ChatGPT into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. OpenAI's board of directors includes Bret Taylor, Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo. Nakasone's expertise is expected to help OpenAI improve cybersecurity and respond quickly to threats.
In his post, Snowden wrote: "They have removed all masks: never trust @OpenAI or its products (ChatGPT, etc.). The appointment of @NSAGov's director to the board of directors is a deliberate and calculated betrayal of the rights of every human being on Earth." Snowden's post received almost 2 million views, 43,500 likes, 16,000 reposts, and about 1,000 comments.
The reaction to Nakasone's appointment was also reinforced by official statements in which he noted:: "The dedication to the OpenAI mission is closely linked to my own values and experience in public service. I look forward to contributing to OpenAI's efforts to ensure the security and benefits of artificial intelligence for people around the world."
With his recent public statements, Snowden once again drew public attention to the problem of maintaining a balance between the security of the state and the rights of citizens to privacy, emphasizing the relevance of this issue.
Edward Snowden, a prominent whistleblower and former employee of the US National Security Agency (NSA), has warned his nearly 6 million social media followers about the potential risks associated with trusting OpenAI. The reason for this statement was the appointment of retired US Army General Paul Nakasone to the board of directors of this company, specializing in the development of advanced artificial intelligence technologies.
Edward Snowden, a former employee of the US National Security Agency (NSA), in 2013 revealed a large-scale program of surveillance of civilians, violating the constitutional rights to privacy. By handing over thousands of classified documents to the media, he exposed the NSA's illegal practices, sparking a broad public debate.
Snowden's actions still cause mixed reactions: some consider him a hero who sacrificed his own career and freedom to expose abuses of power, while others condemn him as a traitor who damaged US national security. After the information leak, Snowden had to flee the country, and since 2013 he has been living in Russia, where he received citizenship in 2022.
In a Friday morning post on the X network, Snowden reposted information about the new member of the OpenAI board of directors — Paul Nakasone, former director of the NSA and head of the US Cyber Command. Nakasone, who served as director of the NSA since 2018, resigned in February.
"Nakasone's first priority will be to participate in the work of the Safety and Security Committee," OpenAI said in a statement. The company is known for its ChatGPT product. This week, OpenAI also announced a partnership with Apple to integrate ChatGPT into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. OpenAI's board of directors includes Bret Taylor, Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo. Nakasone's expertise is expected to help OpenAI improve cybersecurity and respond quickly to threats.
In his post, Snowden wrote: "They have removed all masks: never trust @OpenAI or its products (ChatGPT, etc.). The appointment of @NSAGov's director to the board of directors is a deliberate and calculated betrayal of the rights of every human being on Earth." Snowden's post received almost 2 million views, 43,500 likes, 16,000 reposts, and about 1,000 comments.
The reaction to Nakasone's appointment was also reinforced by official statements in which he noted:: "The dedication to the OpenAI mission is closely linked to my own values and experience in public service. I look forward to contributing to OpenAI's efforts to ensure the security and benefits of artificial intelligence for people around the world."
With his recent public statements, Snowden once again drew public attention to the problem of maintaining a balance between the security of the state and the rights of citizens to privacy, emphasizing the relevance of this issue.
