Generative Models of Language and Societal Shortcomings

A brief history of OpenAI’s generative models and potential effects on society through its misuse.

Developing an understanding of shortcomings is purely dependent not on the faults or flaws with a specific piece of technology, but rather how said piece of technology can alter the world, whether it be for good or for evil.

In 2015, a company called OpenAI was founded and unveiled to the public by Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, and others. The…