Sam Altman
Sam Altman's Crypto Project Worldcoin Gains Some Traction in China
Worldcoin, a crypto project by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has gained some traction in China, with users rushing to source know-your-customer (KYC) verifications on the black market. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker weighs in on the state of Worldcoin developments and breaks down its popularity around the globe.
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Raises $115M, Led by Blockchain Capital
Tools for Humanity, the team behind Worldcoin, has raised $115 million in a Series C funding round led by Blockchain Capital with participation from a16z, Bain Capital Crypto and Distributed Global. "The Hash" panel discusses the future of the decentralized open-source protocol co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Sen. Blackburn Questions OpenAI CEO on Copyright Concerns
At the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee's hearing on artificial intelligence, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn) questions OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about the Jukebox function and issues surrounding AI and artists' copyrights.
OpenAI CEO Testifies Before Congress on AI Oversight
Sam Altman, the co-founder of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, testified before Congress on artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and its risks. "The Hash" panel discusses the key takeaways from the hearing and the implications for the future of AI.
Sam Altman’s Crypto Project in Talks for $100M in New Funding: Report
Altman’s crypto project, Worldcoin, rose to prominence last year with a controversial, Silicon Valley vision for a universal basic income (UBI): a crypto token that can be distributed in equal quantity to everyone in the world. Now, the Financial Times reports that Worldcoin is eying a new investment round worth over $100 million. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for artificial intelligence.
Sam Altman’s Crypto Project, Worldcoin, Unveils First Major Consumer Product
Worldcoin, the crypto project from Sam Altman, the co-founder of ChatGPT developer Open AI, has launched a native crypto wallet built on the Ethereum sidechain Polygon called "WorldApp." "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of crypto and AI, potentially bringing blockchain awareness to the mainstream.
Web2’s Lesson for AI: Decentralize to Protect Humanity
In order to prevent the potentially destructive impact of AI on humanity, we need open-source innovation and collective governance that is possible through blockchain protocols and Web3, rather than the monopoly defaulting structure of Web2, according to Michael Casey, CoinDesk's chief content officer.
AI Boosters Would Sacrifice Humanity for a Simulacra - as Long as They're in Control
AI boosterism and associated “long-termist” ideas may be a threat to your privacy, property and civil rights.
What’s the Relationship Between Crypto and AI? Is There Any?
Distributed AI projects such as SingularityNET want composable artificial intelligence managed through public blockchains. That's far preferable to Silicon Valley's corporate authoritarianism.
Crypto Wallet Tracker Context Raises $19.5M in Funding Round
The round was co-led by Variant Fund and OpenAI’s Sam Altman.
