Fidji Simo will begin her role as OpenAI's CEO of Applications on August 18th, overseeing a significant portion of the company and reporting to Sam Altman. This position focuses on scaling the technology’s applications, distinct from Altman’s emphasis on research and compute. In her memo, Simo expressed enthusiasm for AI's advancements in healthcare and its potential to enhance career coaching, creative expression, and personalized education. She raised concerns about technology trends either empowering the many or concentrating wealth and power among a few individuals already privileged.
Fidji Simo will start her new role as an OpenAI executive on August 18th, leading at least one-third of the company and reporting directly to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Simo will be 'CEO of Applications,' tasked with scaling and growing the tech's use cases.
Simo wrote that major technology trends can either expand access to power or further concentrate wealth and power in the hands of a few.
She expressed excitement for AI-led healthcare breakthroughs and believes in AI's potential for career coaching, creative expression, time-saving, and personalized tutoring.
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