No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Technology | Startups Open AI leadership shuffle, new diffusion models, and starting the cult of Q*
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Nov 30, 2023 Dive into the dramatic shifts at OpenAI and what they mean for the future of tech leadership. Discover the latest advancements in video generation, like text-to-video and avatar cloning, that are reshaping the landscape. Unpack the migration from diffusion models to powerful language models and the evolving investment opportunities in AI. Plus, enjoy some lighthearted creativity with quirky branding ideas for an AI fund. It's a mix of serious insights and playful banter!
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Governance and Incentives
- Governance matters, especially with mixed incentives, as OpenAI's situation highlighted.
- Money and aligned incentives are crucial; Microsoft's compute power and the team's loyalty proved influential.
Board and Executive Team Alignment
- Evaluate board members and executive teams based on expertise, insights, and alignment of incentives.
- Rethink who you want on your board and why, focusing on performance-based culture and shared mission.
Incentives and Capitalism
- Capitalism, with clear incentives, effectively drives growth and provides for others.
- Incentives are crucial; underestimate them at your own peril, as Charlie Munger wisely said.