This is why we should be skeptical of Altman’s push for more international AI and data regulation. It’s not about keeping the technology in check—it’s about making it harder for startups to compete by forcing them through hurdles that established companies never had to face. For example, if new laws prevented data scraping for AI training, it would only hurt new models, while existing ones would keep their advantage.
While I wish stronger protections had been in place from the start, our best bet now is to encourage a diverse AI ecosystem, ensuring no single company dominates the space.