SSI, co-founded by Ilya Sutskever, secures $1B in funding for safe AI system development.

Safe Superintelligence (SSI), co-founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, has secured $1 billion in funding to develop safe AI systems. The startup, which has 10 employees, aims to prioritize research and development while addressing safety concerns associated with advanced AI. Major investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, DST Global, and SV Angel, reflecting continued interest in foundational AI research despite a general funding slowdown.

September 04, 2024
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