Sutskever strikes AI gold with billion-dollar backing for superintelligent AI
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SSI aims to develop AI systems that exceed human capabilities while ensuring safety, reflecting a growing industry focus on responsible AI development amid investment skepticism.
The $1 billion funding showcases the confidence of prominent venture capital firms in key AI talent, despite a trend of underperforming tech investments.
Sutskever's move to start SSI after leaving OpenAI underscores his commitment to superalignment, an area he felt was neglected at his former workplace.
With an astonishing $5 billion valuation shortly after its founding, SSI embodies the rapid investment dynamics in the AI sector, raising questions about sustainable profitability.
Read at Ars Technica
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