Mira Murati, the new boss at OpenAI, has been making waves in the AI world. She’s been at the forefront of pushing out the artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, which has brought AI technology into the mainstream. When she appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, she talked about how AI affects jobs and society, and how society can shape AI. Little did anyone know that a year later, she would be taking over as CEO, replacing Sam Altman. The board of directors stated that Altman’s departure followed a review process and they lost confidence in his ability to lead the company. Now, Murati is set to provide a smooth transition as the company looks for a permanent replacement.
Murati’s journey to the top has been impressive. She joined OpenAI in 2018 and played key roles in the development of AI chatbot systems and Dall-E, an AI system for creating artwork. Her long tenure and experience in AI governance and policy make her uniquely qualified for the role of CEO. Born in Albania, she moved to Canada as a teenager and eventually made her way to San Francisco, where she led product and engineering teams at Leap Motion and played a key role at Tesla in the development of the Model X.
In interviews, Murati has emphasized that OpenAI was a non-profit when she joined and operated more like a research lab than a typical Silicon Valley startup. She has spoken publicly about AI’s power as a tool and the importance of aligning it with human intention and serving humanity. Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, praised Murati for her ability to assemble teams with technical expertise and commercial acumen, and for her contribution to building exciting AI technologies.
Despite the company’s current challenges, Murati has urged the staff to remain focused on the company’s core values. OpenAI is in talks over a new round of funding, which could push its valuation up to at least $80bn. It’s a crucial time for the company as its tools are being widely adopted, developers are actively building on its platforms, and policymakers are deliberating on the best way to regulate these systems.
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