Sam Altman Discusses OpenAI's Future, Energy 'New Deal'

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently discussed the future of AI, emphasizing the importance of AI agents, digital humans, and AI brains. He highlighted that OpenAI is not just a model company but aims to capture the imagination and build durable products for both consumers and enterprises. Altman advised AI founders to expect continuous improvements in AI models, noting the 'OpenAI killed my startup' meme and stressing the need for startups to innovate. He expressed concerns about society's ability to adapt to rapid changes brought by AI and underscored that scaling AI models leads to predictable improvements in intelligence. Altman also pointed out that energy and intelligence are crucial inputs to techno-abundance, with energy costs being a significant constraint on AI development. He proposed an energy 'New Deal' to address this issue, though its impact on Americans remains a topic of debate.