Big Take OpenAI’s Sam Altman Sits Down With Bloomberg Businessweek
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Jan 6, 2025 
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI and a pivotal figure in the AI revolution, discusses his tumultuous journey after being fired and rehired amid ChatGPT's rise. He reflects on OpenAI's transformation from nonprofit to profit-driven while sharing insights on the ambitious goal of achieving artificial general intelligence. Altman also addresses the challenges and strategic maneuvers of navigating political landscapes, including the implications of AI under possible future administrations. Tune in for his thoughts on innovation, competition, and the future of technology.
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ChatGPT's Uncertain Launch
- OpenAI staff initially doubted ChatGPT's potential, leading to a hesitant launch.
- Sam Altman, trusting his intuition, pushed for the launch despite internal skepticism.
OpenAI's Structure Evolution
- OpenAI's initial non-profit structure aimed to prioritize long-term societal benefit over profit.
- The immense computational costs of AI research forced them to restructure for competition.
Defining AGI
- Defining Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) remains elusive, even for those actively pursuing it.
- Sam Altman suggests AGI might resemble a model capable of performing multiple human tasks.