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OpenAI Cofounder Reid Hoffman gives Sam Altman a vote of confidence

Wired · 1y ago

OpenAI Cofounder Reid Hoffman gives Sam Altman a vote of confidence

OpenAI cofounder Reid Hoffman expressed his surprise at the board's decision to fire Sam Altman as CEO and stated that having Altman back in the role is better for the company. Hoffman, who left OpenAI's board earlier this year, made these comments during a panel discussion at WIRED's LiveWIRED 30th anniversary event. He also highlighted the unprecedented support Altman received from employees, with 100% of them signing a letter requesting his reinstatement. The panel discussion covered various topics including AI regulation and the role of AI in society.

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Reid Hoffman interviewed his AI deepfake and it was pretty convincing

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Reid Hoffman interviewed his AI deepfake and it was pretty convincing

LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman conducted an interview with an artificial intelligence version of himself as an experiment in AI technology and video. The AI, known as Reid AI, was developed using OpenAI's GPT-4 and trained on years of Hoffman's public speeches and books. The two Reids discussed topics such as AI regulation, job displacement, and the ethical implications of deepfakes. Despite initial reservations, Hoffman found the interview interesting and expressed the importance of establishing guidelines for AI use. Reid AI also supported government regulation to ensure fair distribution of AI benefits.

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI is a case of sour grapes, Reid Hoffman says

Business Insider

Business Insider · 10m ago

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI is a case of sour grapes, Reid Hoffman says

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman has criticized Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, calling it a case of "sour grapes." Hoffman, who was a founding investor in OpenAI, believes Musk's decision to sue is unjustified, stating that Musk had the opportunity to participate in and lead OpenAI's investment round but chose not to. Hoffman understands Musk's frustrations but argues that the billionaire's $44 million investment was made during OpenAI's non-profit phase. Musk dropped a previous lawsuit against OpenAI in June but filed a fresh one in August, accusing the company of manipulating him.

LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman takes aim at venture capitalist David Sacks for his support of Donald Trump

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman takes aim at venture capitalist David Sacks for his support of Donald Trump

LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman criticized venture capitalist David Sacks for endorsing Donald Trump, stating that Sacks "got it wrong on just about every count." Hoffman rebutted Sacks' open letter praise for Trump, highlighting the former president's legal troubles, comparing economic and crime data from different administrations, and accusing Sacks of echoing pro-Putin propaganda. Sacks responded briefly, agreeing with a critique of Hoffman's delayed response. This disagreement reflects a larger trend of Silicon Valley elites expressing support for Trump post-conviction. Hoffman has previously criticized business leaders for backing Trump due to potential negative effects on the economy and legal system.

OpenAI cofounder says he's sad to witness the 'unnecessary' feud between Elon Musk and Sam Altman

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

OpenAI cofounder says he's sad to witness the 'unnecessary' feud between Elon Musk and Sam Altman

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and OpenAI cofounder Sam Altman have been engaged in a legal battle, with Musk suing OpenAI and its CEO. Wojciech Zaremba, another OpenAI cofounder, expressed his sadness over the unnecessary fight and encouraged both parties to focus on building the future instead. Zaremba joined other OpenAI founders in sharing private emails with Musk, highlighting differing perspectives on the company's direction. Musk's lawsuit claimed that OpenAI had become a "closed-source de facto subsidiary" of Microsoft, undermining its mission. OpenAI countered by stating that Musk had withheld funding and made demands for majority control.

Microsoft offers jobs to OpenAI employees

Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times · 1y ago

Microsoft offers jobs to OpenAI employees

Recent reports from insiders of OpenAI is that Microsoft has offered jobs to all OpenAI employees who are willing to join after their lost confidence in their board which fired Sam Altman. This could lead to a free-fall of the hot OpenAI and chat-GPT. Speculations are that Microsoft will launch its own wing to compete with OpenAI's chat-GPT.

Sam Altman fired from OpenAI. CTO Mira Murati appointed as Interim CEO.

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Sam Altman fired from OpenAI. CTO Mira Murati appointed as Interim CEO.

OpenAI announced the dismissal of CEO Sam Altman, citing a lack of consistent candor in communications with the board, hindering its oversight. The board expressed loss of confidence in Altman's leadership. Interim CEO Mira Murati will hold the position while the company searches for a permanent successor.

Who's Fidji Simo, new ChatGPT head at OpenAI?

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Who's Fidji Simo, new ChatGPT head at OpenAI?

Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart, will join OpenAI as chief of applications, reporting to CEO Sam Altman. Simo led Instacart to profitability and previously held leadership roles at Meta. OpenAI has seen recent senior-level exits, including cofounder Ilya Sutskever and CTO Mira Murati. Simo's appointment follows OpenAI's decision to retain control with its nonprofit parent, impacting Altman's authority. Instacart will appoint a new CEO as Simo transitions to her role at OpenAI.

AI will reshape jobs, not erase them: LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman tells students

Economic Times

Economic Times · 29d ago

AI will reshape jobs, not erase them: LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman tells students

LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman encourages young people to embrace AI as a tool for enhancing job prospects rather than fearing job loss. He believes AI will reshape but not erase jobs, emphasizing its potential to highlight unique skills, especially for younger generations. While concerns persist about AI impacting entry-level positions, industry leaders like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and investor Mark Cuban argue that AI will create new jobs, supporting innovation and employment growth.

Microsoft-OpenAI's $13-bn deal to avoid formal EU probe: Reports

Reuters

Reuters · 1y ago

Microsoft-OpenAI's $13-bn deal to avoid formal EU probe: Reports

Microsoft's $13 billion investment into Sam Altman-led OpenAI could avoid a formal probe by the European Union's antitrust regulator, Reuters and Bloomberg reported. The European Commission reportedly doesn't see the deal as an acquisition that gives Microsoft control over the AI startup. A probe could have forced the companies to break the partnership.

Sam Altman says “we are now confident we know how to build AGI”

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 6m ago

Sam Altman says “we are now confident we know how to build AGI”

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could soon revolutionize industries, potentially starting in 2025. While claiming confidence in AGI's development, Altman faces criticism from skeptics like Gary Marcus, who doubt AI's current capabilities. Discussions arise about AGI automating jobs, potentially leading to economic and societal shifts. OpenAI continues to innovate with new AI models but faces skepticism regarding their generalization abilities and genuine advancement toward AGI.

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