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Achiam started at OpenAI as an intern in the summer of 2017, and became a full-time employee in December.

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Achiam started at OpenAI as an intern in the summer of 2017, and became a full-time employee in December.

TL;DR

  • Achiam has been at OpenAI since the summer of 2017, starting as an intern and becoming a full-time employee in December.
  • His initial role was in safety research.
  • He is now the "chief futurist" at OpenAI.
  • In his current role, he focuses on potential side-effects of AI, including social and economic impacts, and consequences for national and international security.
  • Achiam aims to ensure that AGI benefits everyone, aligning with OpenAI's mission.
  • He considers this work to be one of the "highest and noblest callings".