OpenAI: The Rise of Ilya Sutskever, the AGI Emperor
这标志着Ilya AGI帝国的诞生
这就是Ilya AGI帝国的起点
作者:信息平权
- So, who is the most important person in OpenAI? Is it the CEO Sam, the President Greg, or maybe Elon, who initially brought them together? Nope, none of them. The indispensable and crucial person who has brought OpenAI to where it is today is none other than Ilya Sutskever. Sam, what’s his background? He’s an entrepreneur, an investor, and a businessman. Greg, what’s his background? Technology and product, but not deep learning. Only Ilya, the student of deep learning pioneer Jeff Hinton, surpasses his teacher, and most importantly, he is a “madman” who firmly believes in AGI. That’s why Elon Musk said this about him.

- But why is he so important? There are various speculations, but all the events leading up to it are just triggers. Contradictions don’t happen overnight; they accumulate over time. Whose contradictions are we talking about? Sam and Ilya’s. Their different backgrounds mean they don’t have much common ground. However, their dominance, status, and reputation mean that there can only be one king in this kingdom. Take a look at the interview where the two of them appear together; just the first 5 minutes will give you a sense of their subtle relationship.
- Who pulled the trigger? Ilya initiated it, and the three independent directors cooperated. Within the company, Ilya’s faction holds the majority. See below:

- What role does Microsoft play? I don’t think Microsoft is the driving force behind this. Sam is the person within OpenAI who can easily communicate with Microsoft (bringing in Microsoft was also orchestrated by Sam). Without Sam, the relationship between the two companies becomes more vague. Do you think Ilya would cooperate with you on commercialization? In Ilya’s eyes, there’s only one thing that matters, and that’s AGI. This is bad news for Microsoft, and it’s only a matter of time before the two companies rebuild their relationship, probably within the next 5 years?
- Will OpenAI be better off? From the perspective of AGI, it becomes more focused. From the perspective of investors, it’s a mix of joy and sorrow. Short-term profit forecasts may go down, but the advancement of technology, safety and alignment, the AGI progress bar, blah blah blah—these intangible factors that can’t be valued might even be enhanced.
This is the most important turning point in the history of OpenAI, marking the rise of an AGI empire led by Ilya. Looking back in the future, it may not have been a bad thing after all.
Hey, digital asset investors! Are you ready to witness the rise of the AGI Emperor? OpenAI has reached a critical juncture, and it’s all thanks to the visionary and crazy mind of Ilya Sutskever. From battling contradictions to pulling the trigger for change, Ilya’s journey has unfolded amidst his clash with Sam and his audacious move to establish an AGI empire.
With Ilya’s deep learning expertise and unwavering belief in AGI, OpenAI is set to embark on a new, more focused path towards Artificial General Intelligence. While short-term profit forecasts might take a hit, the technological leap, enhanced safety measures, and alignment towards AGI bring forth exciting possibilities for both OpenAI and its investors.
But remember, behind the scenes lies a subtle dance between Ilya and Sam, driven by differences in background and a battle for dominance. It’s a clash of titans, where only one can reign supreme.
So, is Microsoft driving this change? Well, not really. Microsoft’s involvement was facilitated by Sam, but without him, the future relationship between the two companies remains uncertain. Plus, Ilya’s unwavering focus on AGI leaves little room for commercial endeavors. Sorry, Microsoft.
Stay tuned, folks! The OpenAI saga has only just begun, and who knows what the future holds? Will this turning point be a blessing in disguise, or will it spawn new challenges? Only time will unveil the secrets of the AGI Emperor’s rise.
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