Conversations with Tyler Sam Altman on Trust, Persuasion, and the Future of Intelligence - Live at the Progress Conference
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Nov 5, 2025 
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, dives into the rapidly evolving world of AI and its societal impact. He discusses how OpenAI harnesses delegation to boost productivity and the differences in hiring between hardware and AI talent. Altman forecasts that soon, entire divisions will function primarily on AI. He explores the potential of GPT-6 in revolutionizing scientific research and worries about unintentional AI persuasion. With insights on health, culture, and the future landscape of work, his perspectives offer a thought-provoking look at the AI-driven world.
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Scale By Hiring And Clear Delegation
- Sam Altman says scaling productivity requires hiring strong people and delegating clearly defined goals.
- He emphasizes focusing on a shrinking set of core priorities as the company grows.
Hardware Demands Slower, Higher-Stakes Hiring
- Hardware work differs mainly in longer cycle times, higher capital needs, and costlier screw-ups.
- Altman spends more time vetting hardware hires but applies the same hire-and-empower model.
Chip Team Feels Like Research Group
- Altman describes his chip team feeling more like OpenAI's research team than a traditional chip company.
- He credits Rune as a lateral thinker who phrases useful observations and brings rare combined skills.