Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI and a pioneer in artificial intelligence, has become the CEO of Safe Superintelligence (SSI). This appointment comes after the departure of Daniel Gross, who has joined Meta.
Ilya Sutskever's Appointment as CEO
Ilya Sutskever has taken on the role of CEO at Safe Superintelligence, succeeding Daniel Gross, who moved to Meta to lead new AI product development. In this regard, Sutskever announced that co-founder Daniel Levy will take on the role of president. The technical team will continue to report to Sutskever.
Competition in the AI Market
The artificial intelligence sector continues to attract the attention of major companies. Meta, in addition to hiring Gross, had also considered acquiring SSI outright. However, Sutskever and his team declined the offer, emphasizing their commitment to independence. In the face of increasing competition, many companies are offering substantial rewards to attract top AI talent.
Future of Safe Superintelligence
Sutskever emphasized that SSI will focus on creating safe superintelligence, equipped with a capable team and resources. Under his leadership, the company plans to continue developing technologies that can surpass human intelligence. He expressed confidence that the team is ready for further progress and to meet their goals.
Ilya Sutskever's appointment as the head of Safe Superintelligence highlights his long-term commitment to the company's development and independence amid rising competition in the AI market.
