Can GPT technology lead to censorship?

GPT technology can indeed lead to censorship issues. Lex Fridman and Sam Altman discussed how the increasing power of GPT models like GPT-4 could lead to heightened pressure to censor the information these models generate. They highlighted the delicate balance needed when integrating advanced AI like GPT into public domains, where its ability to provide nuanced, informed responses must be weighed against the potential for misuse or the spread of sensitive or controversial information. This conversation reflects on the broader challenges of AI and free speech, noting that these challenges will be different and possibly more complex than those faced by earlier technologies such as social media platforms 1.