Sam Altman on Sora, Energy, and Building an AI Empire

In this episode of the a16z podcast, Sam Altman discusses OpenAI's vision to be people's personal AI subscription, supported by massive infrastructure and cutting-edge research. Altman reflects on the surprising breakthroughs in deep learning and the importance of co-evolution between society and technology, highlighting Sora as an example. The conversation explores the future of AI interfaces, the potential for AI scientists, and the balance between research and product development. Altman shares his evolving views on vertical integration, AI safety, and regulatory frameworks, as well as OpenAI's approach to partnerships, copyright, and open source models. The discussion also touches on Altman's interest in energy and the convergence of AI and energy needs, concluding with thoughts on monetization strategies and the future of content creation in an AI-driven world.