Dolores Huerta has been named to a temporary advisory board for OpenAI as the artificial intelligence company transitions from a nonprofit to a for-profit business.
Huerta, 95, is one of four people to be named to the board.
The big picture: The advisory board, operating within a 90-day timeline, is tasked with providing recommendations for OpenAI’s philanthropic endeavors, although their advice will not be legally binding.
- Huerta’s presence on the advisory board is anticipated to hold considerable influence, particularly as OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, undertakes a substantial and intricate restructuring effort that necessitates approvals from regulatory authorities and resolves legal disputes.
- The newly appointed advisory commission is responsible for soliciting input from communities to identify key challenges that OpenAI’s philanthropy should address.
Driving the news: OpenAI, initially established in 2015 as a nonprofit research laboratory, seeks to leverage the power of AI for the benefit of humanity, and has articulated a commitment to ensuring that AI advancements serve the broader interests of society.
