We've all probably heard the news by now.
OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman has been ousted as the CEO of the company.
After three years of service, the man who brought the AI upstart to popularity has finally left to many people's surprise.
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It is now time to look back on the achievements and contributions Altman made for OpenAI and its ever-growing services:
Revolutionizing Open-sourced AI and Generative Content
OpenAI became known to the masses during Altman's time when the company launched free accessible versions of ChatGPT and DALL-E.
The AI software paved the way for small companies and entrepreneurs to tap into the world of generative AI. This is all made possible with the open-source nature of OpenAI.
Companies with limited budgets were able to automate customer service and other communication efforts at an efficient rate.
Young entrepreneurs were given new ideas they could introduce to their business through the AI's large language model.
Even students and teachers benefitted from the easy access to the apps to brainstorm ideas, check answers, and organize data for them. It is a true digital revolution for many.
Altman was later named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.
Sam Altman: AI Advocator, Innovator, and Data Safety Champion
During his time in the spotlight, Altman has talked multiple times about the dangers and advancements AI can offer to a capitalistic society.
He even appeared in front of Congress to discuss possible regulations on AI use and the limits of its applications.
Altman has even donated to various causes related to data safety and management. Many times, he called against companies abusing data collected from people on the internet.
Inclusion is also an important aspect for Altman. That's why he was awarded the Ric Weiland Award in 2017.
The award recognizes prominent personalities promoting the LGBTQIA+ community to the professional industry.
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Current Net Worth
Altman started his first business at the young age of 19.
Since then, the digital revolutionizer has head-started various companies and projects involving AI innovations.
He then worked with Elon Musk to establish OpenAI in 2015.
Right now, Sam Altman stands with other tech giant leaders like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg with an estimated net worth between $500 and $700 million.
The companies he founded, however, have a collective net worth of over $500 billion.
