At the 2024 Fortune Global Forum, Joshua Kushner, founder and CEO of Thrive Capital, discussed the advancements in artificial general intelligence (AGI) and his significant $1.3 billion investment in OpenAI. Kushner expressed optimism about the progress being made towards AGI, stating that computers may soon outperform humans in specific tasks. The forum featured discussions on the future of AI, with notable figures including Sam Altman, who has made predictions about AGI potentially arriving as early as next year. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, echoed this sentiment, suggesting that superintelligent AI could emerge by 2026 or 2027. The event brought together leaders from major multinational companies to explore business and leadership topics, highlighting the evolving landscape of AI and its implications for society.
In a conversation with Fortune's editor-in-chief @ajs at #FortuneGlobalForum, @ThriveCapital founder and OpenAI investor @JoshuaKushner explains the four elements that make OpenAI successful. https://t.co/ZNfwCxb2IG https://t.co/r9st9sDbT2
Elon Musk played a significant role in the creation of OpenAI essentially at the time he was concerned that Google was not paying attention to the A.I. Safety. But Sam Altman transformed this open-source, non-profit company into a closed-source, for-profit company. https://t.co/InzB6RJsSg
In conversation with Fortune editor-in-chief @ajs, @ThriveCapital founder and CEO @JoshuaKushner explained his unusual recruitment strategy at the #FortuneGlobalForum in New York City on Tuesday. https://t.co/k33mzo7f0R https://t.co/MK2zdkvsRy