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Sam Altman revealed as doomsday prepper in 2016 profile

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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, was revealed to have been a doomsday prepper in 2016. A New Yorker profile detailed his hobbies, which included preparing for catastrophic events like a synthetic virus or a rogue AI. This revelation comes from a 2023 New York Post article referencing the earlier profile. AI

IMPACT Highlights a prominent AI leader's personal views on existential risks, potentially influencing public perception of AI safety.

RANK_REASON Commentary on a public figure's past statements and hobbies.

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Sam Altman revealed as doomsday prepper in 2016 profile

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · silentexception ·

    "In 2016, a profile of Altman in the New Yorker recounted a conversation in which he told two tech entrepreneurs that one of his hobbies, besides collecting car

    "In 2016, a profile of Altman in the New Yorker recounted a conversation in which he told two tech entrepreneurs that one of his hobbies, besides collecting cars and flying planes, was prepping in the event of catastrophe – such as a lethal synthetic virus or the onset of a rogue…

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