Sam Altman

Sam Altman is an American Entrepreneur, investor, and programmer, best known for his role as the CEO of OpenAI and previously as the president of the startup accelerator Y Combinator. He has been influential in the tech industry, particularly in fostering and funding startups, as well as in the development of Artificial Intelligence.

Examples

• Under Altman’s leadership, OpenAI has developed cutting-edge AI models, such as GPT-3 and ChatGPT.
• As president of Y Combinator, he supported the launch of successful companies like Airbnb and Dropbox.

Cases

• Altman has been a vocal advocate for the ethical development of AI, emphasizing safety and responsibility in AI research.
• In 2021, he announced plans for OpenAI to transition towards a profit-driven model to ensure sustainable funding for AI development.