Exciting news for the AI world! Safe Superintelligence (SSI), a brand-new startup co-founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, has just secured a massive $1 billion funding round.
Their mission? To develop superintelligent AI systems that are not only incredibly powerful but also safe for humans.
SSI is all about AI safety, focusing on creating superintelligent systems that will undergo rigorous research and development for years before any product hits the market.
Founded just three months ago by Sutskever, Daniel Gross, and Daniel Levy, the company is already making waves and has been valued at an impressive $5 billion.
With only ten employees so far, SSI plans to use the funds to acquire cutting-edge computing power and bring on top talent from the AI community.
SSI is building a straight shot to safe superintelligence.
— SSI Inc. (@ssi) September 4, 2024
We’ve raised $1B from NFDG, a16z, Sequoia, DST Global, and SV Angel.
We’re hiring: https://t.co/DmFWnrc1Kr
Major venture capital firms like NFDG, a16z, Sequoia, DST Global, and SV Angel have already jumped on board, showing their confidence in SSI’s vision.
Why is this such a big deal? Well, it’s the first time a startup that’s been around for just three months has managed to raise a staggering $1 billion in a seed round.
And with Ilya Sutskever’s track record at OpenAI, it’s no wonder investors are eager to support SSI. This promising new venture is sure to attract some incredible talent and make a significant impact on the future of AI.