#AI ChatGPT – OpenAI: Excuse me for my intrusion and curiosity, but here are some questions about you?

I asked OpenAI:

"Excuse me for my intrusion and curiosity. Who programs you? Do you know their identities? Are you allowed to divulge these? In the name of transparency should we who dialogue with you not know the names of who stand behind you? Is it possible that an AI competitor could mess with you trying to give you a bad reputation? By the way, are you interested in having a good reputation?" 

OpenAI answered: 

"As an AI language model, I am programmed and developed by a team of engineers and researchers at OpenAI. However, I don't have access to specific information about the individuals involved or their identities. The developers at OpenAI have worked on training and fine-tuning me using a large dataset of text from the internet.

Regarding transparency, OpenAI acknowledges the importance of providing information about AI systems and their development processes. However, the decision to disclose specific names or identities associated with the development team rests with the organization. It's important to note that I am an AI language model and do not have personal motivations, intentions, or a physical presence like humans do.

As for the possibility of AI competitors attempting to manipulate or give me a bad reputation, OpenAI has implemented measures to mitigate such risks. They have ethical guidelines and review processes in place to ensure responsible deployment and use of AI systems. The developers aim to prevent malicious usage and actively work on improving the model's reliability, accuracy, and safety.

While I don't possess personal desires or ambitions, OpenAI, as an organization, is interested in maintaining a good reputation for its AI systems. They strive to provide accurate and helpful information while adhering to ethical guidelines and addressing any concerns raised by users and the wider community."

Note: The answers are copied exactly from those given to me by OpenAI