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TECH004: Sam Altman & the Rise of OpenAI w/ Seb Bunney
Episode 1099
Seb and Preston analyze the book "Empire of AI," reflecting on Sam Altman’s rise and OpenAI’s transformation from a nonprofit into a powerhouse AI firm.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
00:04 - Why Sam Altman’s early ventures shaped his leadership style
00:09 - How storytelling plays a role in securing AI funding and public trust
00:11 - The founding vision behind OpenAI and Elon Musk’s original role
00:18 - The internal power struggles that led to Altman’s firing and reinstatement
00:20 - The significance of AI governance structures in shaping future technologies
00:28 - How OpenAI evolved from a non-profit to a capped-profit model
00:33 - Why AGI poses ethical and societal challenges
00:39 - The hidden costs and global inequalities in AI model training
01:00 - A sneak peek into longevity research and Lifespan by David Sinclair
01:01 - Why ancestral health might hold keys to understanding aging
BOOKS AND RESOURCES
- Related book: Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI.
- Seb’s Website and book: The Hidden Cost of Money.
- Next book: Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have To.
- Related books mentioned in the podcast.
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