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Elon Musk

06/20/25

@ Y Combinator

I prefer the term 'engineering' over 'research' because engineering is about building and creating, while research can often be more abstract. I want XAI to be a company focused on practical applications rather than just a lab.

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Elon Musk: Digital Superintelligence, Multiplanetary Life, How to Be Useful

@ Y Combinator

Elon Musk: Digital Superintelligence, Multiplanetary Life, How to Be Useful

06/20/25

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Bob McGrew

06/17/25

@ Sequoia Capital

The distinction between engineers and researchers at OpenAI was minimized to foster collaboration and understanding of the full stack, enhancing the quality of research and implementation.

Bob McGrew

02/01/25

@ Y Combinator

OpenAI's approach to research was more startup-like, focusing on opinions about necessary advancements rather than a centralized plan, which allowed for a balance between structured direction and exploratory freedom.

Miles Brundage

04/25/18

@ Y Combinator

The AI research community generally favors openness, as it aligns with both broad interests and individual goals of researchers and companies.

Miles Brundage

04/25/18

@ Y Combinator

Researchers in industry focus on practical applications of fairness, while those in academia may take a broader perspective but rely on industry connections.

Sachin Kansal

06/01/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

I prefer engineers who can co-create and collaborate without needing a detailed PRD to start a project.

Sam Altman

04/12/25

@ TED

AI for science is a major focus, as it can significantly enhance productivity and lead to new scientific discoveries.

Lex Fridman Cast

02/03/25

@ Lex Fridman

AI is creating value by enabling engineers to focus on their domain expertise while software engineering skills are integrated into their workflows.

Sam Altman

11/09/24

@ Y Combinator

The early days of YC Research were about experimenting with various ideas, including AI, even when it wasn't clear what would succeed.

Amit Bendov

05/20/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Founders building AI companies should focus on customer needs rather than solely on investor opinions or market hype.