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Mark Zuckerberg made abortive attempt to buy ex-OpenAI executive Ilya Sutskever’s AI startup: Report
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg attempted to acquire Safe Superintelligence, an AI startup founded by Ilya Sutskever, a former OpenAI executive. The acquisition effort was rebuffed, leading Zuckerberg to shift focus on recruiting talent, including hiring a new head of AI research. This move is part of a broader strategy to advance Meta's capabilities in artificial general intelligence (AGI). This comes amid criticism from OpenAI's Sam Altman regarding Meta's innovation culture and talent acquisition tactics.
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OpenAI dissolves high-profile safety team after chief scientist Ilya Sutskever’s exit
Economic Times
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1y ago
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OpenAI has disbanded its superalignment team, tasked with ensuring the safety of future AI systems, following the departure of its leaders, including co-founder Ilya Sutskever. Instead of maintaining the team as a separate entity, OpenAI plans to integrate its members across its research efforts. This decision comes amidst concerns about the balance between speed and safety in developing AI. Several other members of the superalignment team have also left the company recently. OpenAI appointed Jakub Pachocki as the new chief scientist, succeeding Sutskever, and emphasized its commitment to progress in AGI development.
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OpenAI hires ex-White House official as chief economist
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9m ago
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OpenAI has hired Aaron Chatterji, a former White House official, as its chief economist to lead research on the economic impact of AI. Chatterji, previously responsible for implementing semiconductor subsidies, will explore AI's effects on economic growth, job creation, and global infrastructure. OpenAI also appointed Scott Schools, a former Uber executive and associate deputy attorney general, as its chief compliance officer. These hires mark the latest executive changes at OpenAI, as the organization continues to expand its expertise and influence in the AI space.
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Ilya Sutskever will lead Safe Superintelligence following his CEO's exit | TechCrunch
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28d ago
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OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever takes over as CEO of Safe Superintelligence after co-founder Daniel Gross leaves. Co-founder Daniel Levy will be the new president. Despite acquisition interest from Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Sutskever is committed to developing safe superintelligence technology. Gross's departure has raised questions, with speculation about him joining Meta. Safe Superintelligence focuses solely on creating secure AI. Sutskever faces challenges in his new role, including securing capital and talent.
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OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya should join Tesla or xAI: Musk
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1y ago
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OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever, who was on the board that fired CEO Sam Altman, should join Tesla or xAI, Elon Musk said. His remark comes on a report that claimed Ilya has become invisible at OpenAI since the return of Altman. In his first message after returning as CEO, Altman said, "Ilya will no longer serve on the board."
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Ilya Sutskever’s team at OpenAI built tools to control a superhuman AI
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1y ago
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OpenAI has published a research paper stating its belief that superhuman AI could be developed within the next decade, emphasizing the need to ensure its alignment with human values and safety. The proposed solution involves using smaller AI models to train superhuman AI models, as the complexity of the latter surpasses human capabilities. OpenAI currently uses humans to provide feedback and alignment for its ChatGPT system, but recognizes the need for alternative approaches as AI systems become more advanced. OpenAI's Chief Scientist, Ilya Sutskever, is a lead author on the paper but his current role at the company remains unclear.
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OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever’s SSI valued at $32 billion despite having no product
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OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever raised $2 billion for his AI start-up Safe Superintelligence (SSI), valuing the company at $32 billion. Greenoaks led the funding round with $500 million. SSI, which currently has no product, last raised $1 billion at $5-billion valuation in September 2024. Meanwhile, OpenAI's ex-CTO Mira Murati's AI startup Thinking Machines Lab is targeting $2-billion seed round.
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Exclusive-OpenAI co-founder Sutskever’s SSI in talks to be valued at $20 billion, sources say
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5m ago
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Safe Superintelligence (SSI), an AI startup co-founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, aims to raise funding at a $20 billion valuation, quadrupling its previous $5 billion value. SSI's discussions with investors are ongoing and terms may change. Focused on developing "safe superintelligence," SSI distinguishes itself by insulating progress from commercial pressures. The company, though secretive about its work, has attracted interest due to Sutskever's reputation and novel AI approaches.
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Meta is paying $14 billion to catch up in the AI race
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1m ago
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Meta is investing $14.3 billion in Scale AI, acquiring a 49% stake and hiring Scale’s CEO, Alexandr Wang, to enhance its AI capabilities. Wang will lead a new AI lab focused on developing "superintelligence" and will report directly to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. This strategic move follows the lackluster launch of Meta’s AI model, Llama 4, and aims to strengthen Meta's position in the competitive AI landscape against rivals like Google and OpenAI.
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In pursuit of godlike technology, Mark Zuckerberg amps up the AI race - The Economic Times
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1m ago
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In April, Meta's AI efforts, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, hit a setback as their new model underperformed. Zuckerberg quickly shifted strategies by demoting leaders, investing $14.3 billion in Scale AI, and intensifying recruitment, offering substantial deals to talent from rivals like OpenAI. Meta expanded its AI team, focusing on superintelligence to compete with leaders like Google and OpenAI. Despite challenges, Meta remains committed, aggressively pursuing advancements in the AI landscape.
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Meta's recruiting blitz claims three OpenAI researchers | TechCrunch
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1m ago
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In the competitive AI talent market, Meta successfully recruited three OpenAI researchers despite rival Sam Altman's criticism of Mark Zuckerberg’s aggressive hiring tactics, including lucrative compensation packages. The recruited researchers, Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai, were part of OpenAI’s Zurich office. Although Zuckerberg's efforts have attracted some high-profile hires like Scale AI’s CEO Alexandr Wang, he hasn't managed to lure key figures like OpenAI co-founders Ilya Sutskever and John Schulman.
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