OpenAI Co-Founder Ilya Sutskever Launches Safe Superintelligence Inc.

Jun 20, 2024, 12:30 AM

Ilya Sutskever, the co-founder and former Chief Scientist of OpenAI, has launched a new AI company named Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI). This venture, co-founded with former YC partner Daniel Gross and ex-OpenAI engineer Daniel Levy, aims to develop superintelligent AI with a primary focus on safety. Sutskever's departure from OpenAI in May 2024 was followed by the establishment of SSI, which will operate with offices in Palo Alto and Tel Aviv. The company intends to advance AI capabilities rapidly while ensuring safety remains a priority. Sutskever emphasized that SSI's mission is to build a superintelligent AI that is not only highly capable but also safe, addressing concerns about AI safety and ethical use.