Link: Q&A with Vinod Khosla on investing in AI and OpenAI, AI risks, the impact of AI in the labor market, regulation, dominance within the global AI race, and more (Astha Rajvanshi/TIME)

Vinod Khosla, a prominent venture capitalist and founder of Khosla Ventures, strongly advocates for the integration of AI in healthcare. Following a frustrating experience with his ACL injury in 2011, he argued that AI could outperform human doctors, leading to investments in medtech firms like Rad AI.

Khosla, who co-founded Sun Microsystems and sold it to Oracle in 2010, continues to invest through Khosla Ventures in AI, green tech, and healthcare startups globally.

He played a significant role during a pivotal moment at OpenAI, advocating for the return of CEO Sam Altman after a brief dismissal. Khosla criticized the board members responsible, emphasizing the need to balance AI's benefits against potential risks.

The venture capitalist envisions a future where AI liberates humans from labor, suggesting that professional roles will evolve with AI assistance. This concept, similar to his support for AI in healthcare, suggests that professions could enhance their capabilities with AI 'interns'.

Khosla highlighted the importance of AI explainability and safety, advocating for ongoing research and cautious application. He believes AI regulation should be balanced to maintain technological advancement without stifling innovation.

In an interview, Khosla discussed AI's global impact, foreseeing significant developments in AI models tailored to national needs and values, and projected an equitable distribution of AI benefits worldwide through models like India's Aadhaar system. #

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