OpenAI timeline

OpenAI was founded in December 2015 by Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, Wojciech Zaremba, and John Schulman. It was established as a non-profit research organisation to promote and develop friendly AI for the benefit of humanity. In 2019, OpenAI transitioned into a "capped" profit company, OpenAI LP, under the umbrella of the non-profit OpenAI Inc., to fund its research efforts better.

Key People

• Elon Musk: One of the co-founders, though he stepped back from direct involvement early on.
• Sam Altman: Initially a co-chairman alongside Musk, Altman later became the CEO of OpenAI. He has been a prominent figure in guiding OpenAI's mission and vision.
• Greg Brockman: Co-founder and President of OpenAI, Brockman has played a crucial role in the organisation's direction and projects.
• Ilya Sutskever: A co-founder and Chief Scientist, Sutskever is influential in the AI research community and has contributed significantly to OpenAI's research directions.
• Wojciech Zaremba and John Schulman: Both are co-founders who have contributed significantly to OpenAI's research projects and advancements in AI.
• Mira Murati: Chief Technology Officer who replaced Sam Altman when OpenAI's board of directors ousted Sam Altman, the company's co-founder and chief executive.

Contributions and Projects

OpenAI is known for its contributions to the field of AI and machine learning, including the development of advanced natural language processing models (like GPT-3), robotics research, and advocacy for safe AI development. Some of its notable projects include:

• GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) Series: A series of language models capable of generating human-like text, with GPT-3 being one of the most powerful models available publicly.
• OpenAI Five: An AI system that demonstrated the capability to compete at a high level in the complex multiplayer game Dota 2.
• DALL·E: An AI model known for generating images from textual descriptions, showcasing the intersection of AI with creativity and art.

Mission and Vision

OpenAI's mission is centered around ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI)—highly autonomous systems that outperform humans at most economically valuable work—benefits all of humanity. OpenAI conducts research in the field of AI with the aim to lead to the creation of AGI in a safe and controlled manner.

This overview captures the essence of OpenAI's foundation, key figures involved, notable contributions, and its overarching mission. The organisation continues to be at the forefront of AI research, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with machine learning technologies.