Intelligence Briefing
Co-founder and President of OpenAI, known as the company's "builder-in-chief." Returned from sabbatical in November 2024. Now leads OpenAI's massive infrastructure build-out including the $1.4 trillion Stargate Project compute expansion. Also leading a $100M+ Super PAC opposing restrictive AI legislation.
Dropped out, Mathematics and Computer Science — Harvard University
Dropped out, Computer Science — Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Operational History
Political Advocacy
Started leading a $100M+ Super PAC opposing restrictive AI legislation.
policySabbatical
Took a sabbatical from OpenAI from August to November.
departureReturn to OpenAI
Returned to OpenAI to lead major infrastructure projects.
careerStargate Project
Initiated the $1.4 trillion Stargate Project for AI compute expansion.
researchCTO of Stripe
Served as Chief Technology Officer at Stripe, focusing on payment processing technology.
careerCo-Founder of OpenAI
Helped establish OpenAI as a leading AI research organization.
foundingAGI Position Assessment
2030
Advocates for safe AGI development while emphasizing US leadership in technology.
- AGI must be developed with safety as a priority.
- Technological leadership is crucial for national security.
Proactive engagement with policymakers and the public.
Intercepted Communications
“We must ensure that AGI is developed safely and responsibly.”
“The future of AI is not just about technology, but about leadership and ethics.”
“Our goal is to lead the world in AI while ensuring safety and fairness.”
“We are committed to transparency in AI development.”
“AI should be a tool for good, not a source of division.”
Known Associates
Elon Musk
collaboratorCo-founder of OpenAI and influential figure in AI development.
View Dossier →Sam Altman
co-founderCo-founder and CEO of OpenAI, working closely with Brockman.
View Dossier →John Doerr
mentorVenture capitalist and advisor to OpenAI.
View Dossier →Dario Amodei
colleagueFormer VP of Research at OpenAI, collaborated on various projects.
View Dossier →Organizational Affiliations
Current
OpenAI
Co-Founder & President
2015-Present
Former
Stripe
Chief Technology Officer
2016-2018
OpenAI
Sabbatical
2024
Source Material
Dossier last updated: 2026-03-04