TECH004: Sam Altman & the Rise of OpenAI w/ Seb Bunney
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You're listening to TIP. Hey everyone, welcome to this Wednesday's release of Infinite Tech. Today, Seb Bunny and I dive into Karen Howe's book, Empire of AI, Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI. We trace Sam Altman's rise from his early startup and Y combinator days to the founding of OpenAI with Elon Musk. and the company's transformation from a nonprofit ideal to a Microsoft-backed powerhouse.
Along the way, we unpack the famous blip, where Sam got fired back in 2023, OpenAI's complex governance, the broader ethical questions raised by AGI. And guys, this is surely an episode you won't want to miss. So without further ado, let's jump right into the book. You are listening to Infinite Tech by the Investors Podcast Network, hosted by Preston Pisch. We explore Bitcoin, AI, robotics, longevity, and other exponential technologies through a lens of abundance and sound money.
Join us as we connect the breakthroughs shaping the next decade and beyond, empowering you to harness the future today. And now, here's your host, Preston Pish. Hey everyone, welcome to the show. I'm here with the one and only Seb Bunny and we are talking OpenAI, Sam Altman. What in the world has gone on there at this company?
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