Economist Podcasts Money Talks: Play it again, Sam Altman
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Nov 23, 2023 Arjun Ramani, an AI expert at The Economist, and Ludwig Siegele, a specialist in AI safety and regulation, unpack the whirlwind events at OpenAI. They discuss the implications of Sam Altman's dramatic firing and reinstatement, raising questions about governance in tech. The conversation dives into the dual structure of OpenAI and its challenges balancing innovation with safety. Finally, they explore the complex landscape of AI regulation and the competitive pressures shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
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Altman's Early Success
- Sam Altman learned to code at eight and disassembled a Macintosh.
- He co-created Looped, a location-sharing app sold for $43 million.
OpenAI's Origin
- After Looped, Altman ran a venture fund before leading Y Combinator at 28.
- He then co-founded OpenAI with Elon Musk, aiming to develop safe AI.
AGI: The Goal
- OpenAI's ChatGPT gained 100 million users in two months, but it's just one step towards AGI.
- This Artificial General Intelligence aims to match human cognitive abilities.