Former OpenAI Scientist Sutskever Launches New Company to Develop Superintelligent AI
Money | June 20, 2024, 9:43 a.m.
Former OpenAI Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever has announced the formation of a new company, Safe Superintelligence, Inc. (SSI), with the goal of creating "superintelligence," a form of AI surpassing human intelligence. The company will focus solely on this goal, aiming for revolutionary breakthroughs with a small team. Sutskever, along with Daniel Levy and Daniel Gross, is leading SSI. The trio aims to create safe superintelligence, separate from the distractions and competitive pressures faced by other AI companies.
Sutskever's previous work at OpenAI focused on aligning AI behavior with human interests. While skepticism exists around the concept of superintelligence, Sutskever believes in the potential benefits of achieving this goal. The company's singular focus on superintelligence sets it apart from other AI companies and emphasizes safety in developing advanced AI technology.