Intelligence Briefing
CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and GPT-4. Led OpenAI to over $20B annualized revenue. Survived a dramatic boardroom ouster in November 2023, returning five days later. Overseeing OpenAI's transition to a capped-profit entity and its pursuit of AGI.
Dropped out, Computer Science — Stanford University
Operational History
Transition to Capped-Profit Entity
Overseeing OpenAI's transition to a capped-profit entity.
careerStepped Down from Clean Energy Boards
Resigned from various clean energy boards to focus on OpenAI.
careerBoardroom Ouster
Experienced a dramatic boardroom ouster from OpenAI, returning five days later.
careerCEO of OpenAI
Became CEO of OpenAI, focusing on artificial intelligence research and development.
careerPresident of Y Combinator
Became president of the startup accelerator Y Combinator.
careerAGI Position Assessment
2030
Advocates for responsible development of AGI with a focus on safety and governance.
- AGI must be developed with safety as a priority.
- International cooperation is essential for AGI governance.
- The benefits of AGI must be equitably distributed.
Proactive engagement with policymakers and researchers to establish safety frameworks.
Intercepted Communications
“The future of AI is not just about technology; it's about how we govern it.”
“We need to be proactive about AI safety, not reactive.”
“AGI is a powerful tool, but it comes with immense responsibility.”
“Collaboration is key in the AI field; we must work together to ensure safety.”
“The pace of AI development is unprecedented, and we must adapt our policies accordingly.”
Research Output
The Role of AI in Modern Society
2026Future Tech Review
Examines the societal implications of AI advancements.
Governance in the Age of AI
2025Journal of AI Policy
Analyzes the need for governance frameworks in AI.
AI Safety: A Call to Action
2024AI Safety Conference Proceedings
Advocates for increased focus on AI safety measures.
Scaling AI: The Path Forward
2023Tech Journal
Explores strategies for scaling AI responsibly.
The Future of AI: Opportunities and Challenges
2022OpenAI Blog
Discusses the potential impacts of AI on society.
Field Intelligence
The Future of AI and Its Impact on Society
AI Safety and Governance
OpenAI's Vision for AGI
Known Associates
Jessica Livingston
mentorCo-founder of Y Combinator and mentor to Sam Altman.
View Dossier →Satya Nadella
collaboratorCollaborated with Sam Altman on various AI initiatives at OpenAI.
View Dossier →Elon Musk
rivalFormer co-founder of OpenAI, has expressed differing views on AI safety.
View Dossier →Greg Brockman
co-founderCo-founder and President of OpenAI, worked closely with Sam Altman.
View Dossier →Organizational Affiliations
Current
OpenAI
Chief Executive Officer
2016 - Present
Former
Y Combinator
President
2014 - 2019
Loopt
Chief Executive Officer
2005 - 2012
Source Material
Dossier last updated: 2026-03-04