In an exciting development for the world of artificial intelligence, Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI, has announced the launch of a new AI company called Safe Superintelligence (SSI).
Sutskever, along with co-founders Daniel Gross and Daniel Levy, aims to revolutionize the field by focusing on the safe development of superintelligent AI systems.
Superintelligence is within reach.
— SSI Inc. (@ssi) June 19, 2024
Building safe superintelligence (SSI) is the most important technical problem of our time.
We've started the world’s first straight-shot SSI lab, with one goal and one product: a safe superintelligence.
It’s called Safe Superintelligence…
The founders emphasize that their singular focus on safe superintelligence sets them apart from other AI companies. By approaching safety and capabilities as parallel technical challenges, SSI plans to advance AI capabilities rapidly while ensuring that safety remains a top priority.
This unique approach, combined with a business model that insulates the company from short-term commercial pressures, positions SSI to make significant strides in the field of AI.
The founding team brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Sutskever, born in the USSR and raised in Jerusalem, earned his doctorate in machine learning under the guidance of AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton.
Levy, a graduate of École Polytechnique and Stanford, has previously worked at OpenAI, Microsoft, Meta, and Google. Gross, born in Jerusalem, has led Apple’s AI efforts, partnered with Y Combinator, and invested in notable companies such as Uber and GitHub.
As SSI embarks on its mission to solve the most important technical challenge of our time, the company is actively recruiting the world’s best engineers and researchers to join their lean, dedicated team.
With offices in Palo Alto and Tel Aviv, SSI is poised to attract top technical talent from around the world.
With deep roots in both Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv, SSI is well-positioned to attract top talent and make significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.
As the world watches this exciting new venture unfold, it is clear that Safe Superintelligence is poised to shape the future of AI in a safe and responsible manner.