Foundering OpenAI Part2: Ilya Dreams of AGI
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Jun 6, 2024 
OpenAI employee Ilya discusses the company's AI research progress leading up to AGI dreams amidst a power struggle involving Elon Musk. From building bots to powerful AI models, OpenAI's shift away from open-source ideals is examined, alongside the impact of a billion-dollar deal with Microsoft.
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Ilya Sutskever's Simple Life
- Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI co-founder, lives a simple life dedicated to AI research.
- His passions include piano, drawing, and painting, with one of his paintings displayed in the OpenAI office.
OpenAI's Startup Phase
- OpenAI's early days resembled a typical startup, operating from Greg Brockman's apartment.
- Their initial focus areas included robotics, digital agents, and video games like Dota 2.
OpenAI's Leadership and Motivation
- Greg Brockman and Ilya Sutskever were key leaders in OpenAI's early years.
- Driven by a dream, they weren't motivated by financial gain, as they were already financially secure.