Mira Marati, at just 35, has emerged as a leading figure in the tech industry, significantly influencing OpenAI's trajectory during the generative AI boom, particularly through the launch of ChatGPT. The company, currently valued at $80 billion due to substantial investments, exemplifies rapid growth and strategic partnerships, including a pivotal deal with Apple to integrate ChatGPT into its products. However, the journey has not been without challenges, as exemplified by internal upheavals and negative media coverage following the brief turmoil surrounding the board's dismissal of Sam Altman and subsequent reinstatement. These challenges underscore the complexities of navigating innovation within the tech industry, highlighting the importance of resilience amid adversity.
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Kara interviews Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, and one of the most powerful people in tech. Murati has helped the company skyrocket to the forefront of the generative AI boom, and Apple’s recent announcement that it will soon put ChatGPT in its iPhones, iPads and laptops will only help increase their reach. But there have been some issues along the way - including CEO Sam Altman's brief ouster, accusations of putting profit over safety, and the controversy over whether the company stole Scarlett Johansson's voice. Kara and Murati discuss it all.
This interview was recorded live at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC as part of their new Discovery Series.
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