Y Combinator Startup Podcast How To Build The Future: Sam Altman
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Nov 18, 2024 
In this engaging conversation, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI and a pivotal figure in AI safety, shares his insights on the future of technology. He discusses the journey of OpenAI and the tantalizing prospects of Artificial Superintelligence coming sooner than we think. Altman offers advice for founders navigating this tech shift and reflects on the transformative power of AI in solving global issues. He also shares lessons from his startup experiences, emphasizing adaptability and innovation in entrepreneurship.
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Startup Advantage
- Big companies have an edge in slow-moving times.
- Startups thrive during technological revolutions, offering more impact.
ASI Timeline
- ASI (Artificial Super Intelligence) may be thousands of days away.
- Continued progress in machine learning suggests a rapid development timeline.
Abundant Energy's Impact
- Abundant energy is crucial for progress, enabling robotics and physical work automation.
- This would create an age of abundance, benefiting everyone.