Overview:
OpenAI, a global leader in generative AI, has been under the spotlight for its role in ethical AI development. Founded with a mission to ensure AI benefits all of humanity in its pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), the company has been pressured to consistently emphasize its ethical AI development under self-regulation in the areas of transparency, accountability, and safety. This report introduces eight metrics for evaluating the ethical frameworks of AI companies, using OpenAI as a case study. We assess the company’s strengths and shortcomings in meeting these benchmarks, identifying areas for improvement to ensure its ethical aspirations align with its operational realities.