Sam Altman, known for his work in the tech industry, became the CEO of OpenAI despite not having a background in AI or science. His credibility in OpenAI was derived from funding the organization and leveraging his credentials in the Silicon Valley startup world. Altman restructured OpenAI into a more commercialized organization, leading to a significant shift in its trajectory and the adoption of practices typical for Silicon Valley startups. His influence facilitated the transformation of OpenAI into a globally recognized company.

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