About OpenAI

OpenAI stands as a pioneering force in artificial intelligence research and deployment, committed to harnessing the power of AI to serve the collective good of humanity. We are at the forefront of advancing AI technology, diligently working to expand the horizons of what AI systems can achieve while ensuring their deployment is conducted safely and ethically. At the core of our efforts is the belief that artificial intelligence must be developed with a focus on safety and the diverse needs of humanity. To fulfill our vision, we embrace a wide array of perspectives, voices, and experiences, reflecting the vast diversity of the human condition.

Mission

Our goal is to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) that not only acts as a force for good but is accessible to everyone. This ambitious mission requires the collaboration of the brightest minds in science, engineering, and business, unified in a single laboratory to turn this vision into reality.

Co-founders

Elon Musk: Although better recognized for his ventures at SpaceX and Tesla, Musk’s involvement with OpenAI was primarily financial. He has since stepped down from the board but continues to be a prominent figure in AI discussions.

Greg Brockman: Formerly the CTO of Stripe, Brockman now serves as the Chairman & CTO of OpenAI, ensuring the organization stays at the forefront of AI research.

Ilya Sutskever: Renowned as a leading expert in machine learning (ML), Sutskever has made significant contributions at Google before assuming the role of Chief Scientist at OpenAI.

John Schulman: Prior to his tenure at OpenAI, Schulman was mainly involved in academic pursuits. He has played a pivotal role in several of OpenAI’s flagship projects, including ChatGPT.

Wojciech Zaremba: With previous experience in AI research at Google, Zaremba co-founded OpenAI, leveraging his expertise, particularly in reinforcement learning.

Sam Altman: Previously serving as the president of startup accelerator Y Combinator, Altman was an early contributor to OpenAI, serving as its CEO during its initial stages.

Products

GPT-3

This powerful language model serves as the basis for other OpenAI products. It analyzes human-generated text to learn to generate similar text on its own.

Dall-E and Dall-E 2

These generative AI platforms can analyze text-based descriptions of images that users want them to produce and then generate those images exactly as described.

ChatGPT

ChatGPT is currently the most advanced AI chatbot designed for generating humanlike text and producing answers to users’ questions. Having been trained on large data sets, it can generate answers and responses the way a human would. Since its creation, updates to this tool have allowed it to communicate with users through voice conversation and images.

Whisper

Whisper is labeled as an automatic speech recognition (ASR) tool. It has been trained on a multitude of audio data in order to recognize, transcribe and translate speech in about 100 different languages, including technical language and different accents.

Sora

Sora is an advanced AI model capable of transforming text instructions into vivid and imaginative scenes. With Sora, users can effortlessly create videos up to a minute in length, ensuring high visual fidelity and faithful adherence to the provided prompt.

Employee Benefits

OpenAI offers a comprehensive benefits package focusing on well-being, work-life balance, and professional development. Here’s a summary of what employees can expect:

Health and Well-being:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to mental health care support and services.
• Commuter benefits to ease travel expenses.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with substantial employer matching.
• Budget allocations for attending domestic conferences.

Life and Family Support:

• Flexible work schedules to accommodate personal needs.
• A generous 20-week paid parental leave policy.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Coverage and support for fertility treatments and family planning.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Culture and Professional Development:

• An annual stipend for learning and development to foster personal and professional growth.
• Active employee resource groups to support diversity and inclusion.
• Regular team-driven celebrations and events for team building.
• Daily meals provided, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with freshly baked cookies for a touch of home.

This benefits structure underscores OpenAI’s commitment to nurturing a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace environment.