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OpenAI's Ilya Sutskever Launches Startup for Safe Superintelligence

Jun 19, 2024 1 min read

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Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and former chief scientist of OpenAI, has announced the launch of a new AI company, Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI). The startup, co-founded with former OpenAI colleague Daniel Levy and ex-Apple AI lead Daniel Gross, aims to develop safe superintelligent agents with intelligence surpassing that of the smartest human. SSI's mission is to prioritize safety while advancing AI capabilities, focusing on this as the most critical technical challenge of the current era.

SSI intends to operate without the typical management overhead or product cycle distractions, allowing a concentrated effort on achieving its primary goal. The company plans to establish offices in Palo Alto and Tel Aviv, drawing on the founders' connections and recruiting top technical talent to drive their mission. This initiative continues Sutskever's work from OpenAI, emphasizing a seamless progression towards creating safe superintelligence.

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