Intel's fired CEO Pat Gelsinger reveals 'next chapter', says: Trying to ensure AI models support ...

Intel's fired CEO Pat Gelsinger is set for a new chapter in his professional journey. Gelsinger has announced a new venture aimed at ensuring artificial intelligence serves the betterment of humanity. Gelsinger, in collaboration with "faith tech" company Gloo, unveiled Flourishing AI (FAI), a benchmark designed to assess how effectively AI models align with core human values. He said that the aim of the benchmark is trying to ensure AI models support a flourishing humanity.

Gelsinger, who made an initial investment in Gloo approximately a decade ago, is spearheading this initiative to address growing concerns about AI's impact on human well-being. The FAI benchmark draws its foundation from The Global Flourishing Study, a comprehensive survey led by Harvard and Baylor University that measures human flourishing worldwide.

Gloo has adapted six key categories from the Global Flourishing Study to evaluate large language models (LLMs): Character and Virtue, Close Social Relationships, Happiness and Life Satisfaction, Meaning and Purpose, Mental and Physical Health, and Financial and Material Stability. In a significant addition, Gloo has incorporated a seventh category: Faith and Spirituality, reflecting a holistic view of human well-being.

In an interview with The New Stack, Gelsinger stated, "I’ve lived at the intersection of faith tech my entire life," highlighting his long-standing personal commitment to the principles underpinning the FAI initiative. This new endeavor marks a significant step for Gelsinger as he transitions from leading a semiconductor giant to championing ethical AI development.