Training Data LIVE: Sam Altman of OpenAI on Building the ‘Core AI Subscription’ for Your Life
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May 14, 2025 
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, discusses the fascinating evolution of OpenAI from a small research lab to a frontrunner in AI technology. He envisions a future where ChatGPT becomes a personal assistant that retains the context of your life. Sam highlights a generational divide in user interactions with AI and shares bold predictions for the next few years. He also addresses the importance of agile teams in driving innovation and how sensor data could enhance AI understanding.
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Early OpenAI Lab Story
- OpenAI began as a small research lab without a clear product plan, initially experimenting with video games and robotics.
- The journey to ChatGPT involved building models like GPT-1, GPT-2, then GPT-3, realizing they needed more funding and a viable business model.
Boost Product Velocity
- Increase product velocity by ensuring teams stay small and busy with many impactful tasks.
- Avoid stagnation where a large team does not increase output, leading to unproductive meetings and conflicts.
AI Adoption Challenges
- Large companies struggle with AI adoption due to organizational inertia and slow decision processes.
- The generational divide mirrors this, with younger users adopting AI tools far more effectively than older individuals.