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Isa Fulford & Zhiqing (Edward) Sun
Paris AI Startup Illuminates History and Culture: Ask Mona
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Manuel Sainsily & Will Selviz · Apr 7th, 2025
Will Selviz and Manuel Sainsily shared their innovative use of AI, XR, and immersive media to preserve cultural heritage, promote inclusive creativity, and explore new storytelling paradigms. Through their collaborative project “Protopica,” they demonstrated how tools like Sora, ImageGen, and GPT-4 can empower global youth, democratize access to emerging technologies, and showcase the positive impact of AI on art, culture, and education. Their work exemplifies how AI can drive shared prosperity, enhance public engagement, and foster a globally inclusive creative ecosystem.
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Isa Fulford & Zhiqing (Edward) Sun · Mar 28th, 2025
The presentation from Isa Fulford and Edward Sun offers an in-depth look into “Deep Research,” a capability within ChatGPT powered by a fine-tuned version of the o3 model. The model is built with agentic capabilities that enable it to autonomously conduct complex, long-horizon research tasks involving browsing, reasoning, data processing, and synthesis. Deep Research is positioned as a leap toward more capable AI agents that save users significant time and deliver high-quality, sourced outputs. The presentation also showcases how reinforcement learning, reasoning models, and safety measures contribute to creating a robust system meant to support real-world professional tasks—particularly in business, science, medicine, and academia.
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Marion Carre, Valentin Schmite & Martin Signoux · Mar 20th, 2025
The discussion featured Marion Carre and Valentin Schmite, co-founders of Ask Mona, alongside OpenAI's AI policy lead, Martin Signeux. The conversation explored the intersection of AI and culture, particularly how AI can enhance museum experiences, democratize knowledge, and expand accessibility to cultural heritage. Ask Mona has been using AI for nearly a decade, well before AI became mainstream, to create interactive, personalized experiences for museum visitors. The company’s work spans major cultural institutions like the Louvre and the Center Pompidou, as well as educational applications.
The discussion also touched on broader themes, including AI’s role in creativity, how AI is evolving, and the ethical considerations in using AI for knowledge-sharing. Concrete examples, such as AI-powered interactive guides in museums, augmented school books, and "smart magnets" that enable conversations with historical figures, highlighted the impact of AI in making culture more engaging. Additionally, the conversation addressed AI’s ability to facilitate trust in cultural institutions and how AI could play a role in education beyond traditional settings.
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Terence Tao, Mark Chen & James Donovan · Mar 13th, 2025
During the virtual event on December 3rd, Prof. Terence Tao and OpenAI's Mark Chen and James Donovan engaged in a deep discussion on the intersection of AI and mathematics. They explored how AI models, particularly new reasoning models, could enhance traditional mathematical problem-solving and potentially transform mathematical research. The speakers discussed the integration of AI into various scientific fields, emphasizing AI's role in accelerating discovery and innovation. Key topics included the challenges of AI in understanding and contributing to complex mathematical proofs, the evolving nature of mathematical research with AI integration, and the future of collaboration between AI and human mathematicians. The conversation highlighted both the potential and the current limitations of AI in advancing mathematical sciences.
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Kate Rouch & David Droga · Mar 13th, 2025
The webinar, opened by Natalie Cone, the community architect of the OpenAI Forum, highlighted its inception in 2023 to bring together experts across disciplines to ensure artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. The Forum has since enabled rich dialogues among Nobel laureates, Turing Award winners, and over 10,000 other experts, shaping the future of OpenAI's technologies. The session featured David Droga, CEO of Droga5 (part of AccentureSong), and Kate Rouch, Chief Marketing Officer at OpenAI, discussing the creative process behind OpenAI's inaugural television advertisement, which premiered during the Super Bowl.
Kate emphasized AI as the transformative technology of our era, recounting her journey from leading global marketing at Coinbase, including a viral Super Bowl ad, to OpenAI, where she focuses on making AI accessible and inspiring. Her extensive experience at Meta, where she contributed to its massive user growth, underpins her expertise in global brand building. David reflected on his career from his early days in advertising in Sydney to founding Droga5, known for its creative and technologically savvy campaigns. He discussed his belief that creativity must be amplified by technology, evident in how Droga5’s campaigns have effectively combined creative boldness with technological innovation.
A significant part of the conversation focused on the synergy between creativity and AI, with both speakers endorsing the power of AI to enhance, not replace, human creativity. They discussed how AI tools could democratize and expand creative processes, making them more inclusive. The dialogue also touched on maintaining authenticity in advertising, especially in high-stakes environments like the Super Bowl, advocating for ads that resonate with the brand’s core values rather than conforming to typical advertising clichés.
The webinar concluded with insights into OpenAI’s future initiatives, emphasizing integrity and authenticity in communications and innovations. Natalie Cone wrapped up the session by thanking the speakers for their insights, reflecting on the productive discussion that not only illuminated OpenAI's advertising strategies but also the broader implications of AI in creative industries. This session was part of OpenAI’s broader effort to engage the public and experts in meaningful conversations about the future of AI and its societal impact, showcasing how strategic and thoughtful advertising can effectively communicate the transformative potential of AI.
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Christine McLeavey, Ivan Linn, Carol Reiley & 6 more speakers · Mar 12th, 2025
At an event hosted by Natalie Cone, community architect of the OpenAI Forum, attendees celebrated the forum's impressive growth from 200 to 10,000 members through an evening rich with musical performances and insightful panel discussions highlighting the symbiosis of AI, music, and creativity.
The evening opened with "Ode to the Sun and Moon," a collaboration between Wavv, an AI music startup led by Ivan Linn, and NASA. This performance transformed astronomical data from the 2024 solar eclipse into a mesmerizing musical piece, performed by Ivan Linn and Jess Chang from OpenAI, setting a high bar for the fusion of art and science. Another standout was Richard Reed Perry's "Music for Heart and Breath," produced by Carol Reiley, where the music was intricately conducted by Reiley's own heartbeats, illustrating the profound integration of human biological elements with musical artistry. This performance featured the talented Daniel Stewart and In Sun Jang, enhancing the composition with their skilled interpretations. Adding a layer of interactive neuro-technology to the evening, Tony Jebara, VP of Engineering, Head of AI/ML at Spotify, wore an Emotiv headset that displayed his brainwave responses in real time. Emphasizing this integration, Kim Old from Emotive elaborated on the advancements in neurotechnology, particularly its application in enhancing musical performances through brain-computer interfaces.
The "Music is Math" panel discussion further delved into the interconnectedness of musical creativity and mathematical principles. The panel included insights from Ivan Linn and Carol Reiley, who shared how AI is transforming creative industries, and Greg Schmidt from NASA, who spoke on the potential of technology and space exploration to inspire future musical innovations. The panel was adeptly facilitated by Christine McLeavy from OpenAI’s Exploratory Audio Research Team, who steered the conversation towards exploring how AI is not just complementing but also revolutionizing traditional musical composition, thereby underscoring the forum's commitment to nurturing a community where technology and creativity converge to push the boundaries of what art and science can achieve together.
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Wade Morgan, Charlie Kurian, Jordan Kolosey & 2 more speakers · Mar 12th, 2025
The webinar, hosted by Natalie Cone, focused on the integration of AI in sports management, exemplified by the San Antonio Spurs' innovative approach. Charlie Kurian, Director of Innovation and Strategy, and Jordan Kolosey, VP of Business Strategy, shared their experiences and strategic insights on adopting AI to enhance fan engagement and operational efficiencies across the Spurs organization. They discussed the critical role of strategic planning, cultural acceptance, and leadership support in successfully implementing AI technologies. The session highlighted specific applications, such as the creation of a custom GPT to leverage historical content for decision support, underscoring the tailored use of AI to meet organizational needs. Both speakers emphasized a human-centered approach in technology adoption, focusing on creating tangible benefits for both fans and the internal team. The webinar illuminated the Spurs' forward-thinking strategies in AI, providing a model for other organizations considering similar technological integrations in the sports industry.
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Siya Raj Purohit, Jason Horne, Jaci Jenkins Lindburg & 3 more speakers · Mar 12th, 2025
Welcome to our virtual event, "Building an AI-Powered University," hosted by the OpenAI Forum. The session, moderated by Natalie Cone, OpenAI Forum Community Architect, began with a reminder of OpenAI's mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity.
The event featured a keynote speech by Leah Belsky, VP of Education at OpenAI. Leah discussed the transformative potential of AI in education, emphasizing the goals of enabling global access to AI for students and teachers, powering AI-driven educational products, and fostering collaboration to enhance AI's educational impact.
The panel included Jason Horn, a technology investment banker and the evening's facilitator, who has a rich background in the education technology sector; Alex Persaud, Assistant Vice President of Enterprise Engineering and Operations at the University of Maryland, who manages critical infrastructure and co-chaired the university’s AI commission; Dr. Jaci Lindberg, who combines roles at the University of Nebraska to push innovation in digital learning and IT strategy; and David Brubaker, who leads AI initiatives at the Wharton School, focusing on aligning AI with educational priorities.
During the discussion, panelists shared their diverse experiences with AI implementation at their institutions. They highlighted the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT in enhancing both the student and faculty experience and improving operational efficiencies across university functions. The session transitioned into a virtual networking event, allowing participants to engage directly with thought leaders and peers interested in AI's future role in education. The event concluded with Natalie Cone encouraging participants to continue the dialogue on AI in education through upcoming OpenAI Forum events and platforms like LinkedIn and Substack, fostering ongoing collaboration and innovation in the field.
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Chi-kwan (CK) Chan · Mar 12th, 2025
Using the imaging of black holes as a case study, this talk highlights the key requirements for AI to make meaningful contributions to astrophysical research. Dr. Chan introduces several pioneering projects that are integrating AI into astrophysics, covering aspects such as instrumentation, simulations, data processing, and causal inference. He also discusses an innovative project aimed at enabling AI to gain scientific insights independently.
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Jacqueline Hehir · Mar 12th, 2025
Informative session about OpenAI's Research Residency program, perfect for anyone interested in forging a career in AI, but without extensive experience in the domain. Our 6-month residency helps technical researchers from diverse fields transition into AI.
Led by the program manager, Jackie Hehir, this session offers insights into the program's structure, benefits, and application process.The residency is an excellent way for people who are curious, passionate, and skilled to sharpen their focus on AI and machine learning and contribute to OpenAI’s mission of building AGI that benefits all of humanity. Learn more about the residency program and discover research blogs published by residents at the bottom of this page here.
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