TLDR:
- Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is a headliner at the World Economic Forum in Davos this year.
- Altman has gained star status over the past year and has more influence and leeway to talk about a range of topics, with a focus on AI.
- Altman discussed how AI might affect elections, the energy consumption of AI, and the future of artificial general intelligence (AGI).
- Altman avoided discussing his temporary removal from OpenAI but the episode raises questions about his role and side ventures in the startup world.
- Altman’s ally, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, also appeared on Davos stages and reiterated his faith in Altman and OpenAI.
