OpenAI CEO Says ‘Optimistic’ on Global AI Coordination 

Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, leaves an open dialogue with students at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan June 12, 2023. (Reuters)
Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, leaves an open dialogue with students at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan June 12, 2023. (Reuters)
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OpenAI CEO Says ‘Optimistic’ on Global AI Coordination 

Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, leaves an open dialogue with students at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan June 12, 2023. (Reuters)
Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, leaves an open dialogue with students at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan June 12, 2023. (Reuters)

The CEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Monday said a tour of capital cities had left him "quite optimistic" about prospects for global coordination on artificial intelligence (AI).

The public face of the startup, backed by Microsoft Corp , has been on a whirlwind tour looking to capitalize on interest in generative AI and exert influence on regulation of the burgeoning technology.

"I came to the trip ... skeptical that it was going to be possible in the short term to get global cooperation to reduce existential risk but I am now wrapping up the trip feeling quite optimistic we can get it done," Sam Altman told students in Tokyo.



SAMA, Google Sign Agreement to Launch Google Pay in Saudi Arabia

SAMA, Google Sign Agreement to Launch Google Pay in Saudi Arabia
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SAMA, Google Sign Agreement to Launch Google Pay in Saudi Arabia

SAMA, Google Sign Agreement to Launch Google Pay in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Google have signed an agreement to introduce Google Pay in Saudi Arabia during 2025 through the national payment system mada, according to a press release from SAMA.
This agreement aligns with SAMA’s ongoing efforts to enhance the Kingdom’s digital payments ecosystem as part of Saudi Vision 2030.

According to SPA, it underscores SAMA’s commitment to developing a robust digital payments infrastructure, facilitating the transition to a less cash-dependent society by offering advanced digital payment solutions that meet international standards.
Google Pay will provide users with an advanced and secure method for making purchases in stores, apps, and on the web. Users will also be able to conveniently add and manage their cards within Google Wallet.
This initiative is part of a broader series of solutions aimed at meeting market demands and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a global leader in FinTech.