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Sam Altman, born on April 22, 1985, in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, is a prominent figure in the tech industry, recognized for his roles as an entrepreneur, investor, programmer, and blogger. Altman’s early fascination with technology led him to pursue computer science at Stanford University. His entrepreneurial journey began with the co-founding of Loopt, a mobile location-based service that enabled users to track their friends’ locations in real-time. Altman’s influence extended as he became the president of Y Combinator, a start-up accelerator, from 2014 to 2019. This role saw him nurturing and investing in numerous startups, fostering innovation and growth in the tech community. In 2019, he became the chief executive officer of OpenAI, an artificial intelligence company known for its groundbreaking work in AI research and development. Beyond these primary roles, Altman has been involved in leading several other startups, including Hydrazine Capital, and has been a prominent angel investor across various sectors. His contributions have established him as a visionary leader in the tech industry, particularly in the realms of AI and startup incubation. Altman’s work, especially with OpenAI, positions him at the forefront of AI research and its applications in the modern world
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