OpenAI Podcast
OpenAI
Hosted by Andrew Mayne, The OpenAI Podcast features conversations with the people building with and working at OpenAI. Topics range from how new features are developed to what users are doing with the technology. It’s a practical look at how AI is made and where it’s going, told by the people closest to the work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 1h 5min
Episode 3 - Jobs, growth, and the AI economy — the OpenAI Podcast
The future of work is arriving faster than expected. In this episode, OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap and Chief Economist Ronnie Chatterji join Andrew Mayne to discuss the impacts of AI on software, science, small business, education, and jobs.00:00 Intro01:00 Brad Lightcap on OpenAI’s deployment mission02:00 Birth of ChatGPT: from playground to product06:15 AI’s impact on work & productivity08:55 Supercharging science with AI09:55 Small teams with big leverage13:10 What sectors are next?17:05 Defining AI agents20:30 Small business growth with AI agents22:08 AI in emerging markets & agriculture25:53 Return of the “Idea Guy”28:20 Why EQ and soft skills matter31:35 Education for the AI era36:11 Partnering with Cal State & educators39:14 From bans to buy-in in schools42:00 Ronnie’s research: sectors, geography, communication45:46 What should we tell our kids?48:14 What history teaches us about disruption52:04 Expanding participation in the economy55:35 AI increases demand59:19 Why OpenAI will grow after AGI1:02:05 Favorite ChatGPT use cases Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 7min
Episode 2 - Inside ChatGPT, AI assistants, and building at OpenAI
Nick Turley, Head of ChatGPT at OpenAI, and Mark Chen, Chief Research Officer at OpenAI, dive into the meteoric rise of ChatGPT and the surprising reaction from its creators. They discuss the balance between usefulness and neutrality in AI behavior and the evolution of coding through tools like Codex. The duo explores what it means to have 'reasoning' in AI, and the ongoing push towards personalization and innovative applications in various fields like healthcare. Their conversation sheds light on the future of AI and the organizational culture at OpenAI.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 40min
Episode 1 - Sam Altman on AGI, GPT-5, and what’s next
Sam Altman, CEO and co-founder of OpenAI, dives into the fascinating future of AI. He discusses the evolution from GPT-4 to the highly anticipated GPT-5, along with the challenges of naming AI models. The conversation touches on AI's role in parenting and education, showcasing both opportunities and potential pitfalls. Altman also introduces Project Stargate, aimed at enhancing computational infrastructure for AI. The podcast explores user privacy concerns and the ethical implications of AI advertising, all while contemplating the future impact of superintelligent systems.
Jun 13, 2025 • 1min
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