Hello, tech enthusiasts! Exciting news is brewing in the AI world, especially with a company that’s making waves!
Safe Superintelligence (SSI), an innovative AI startup led by Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI, has recently raised an impressive $2 billion in funding, pushing its valuation to a whopping $32 billion, as reported by the Financial Times.
The startup had previously secured $1 billion, making this new influx particularly noteworthy. Reports suggest there were discussions for an additional $1 billion round of funding prior to this announcement.
Though SSI has not formally commented on this latest funding, it’s known that Greenoaks is reportedly leading the investment round.
In a twist of events, Sutskever departed from OpenAI in May 2024 and has since founded SSI alongside Daniel Gross and Daniel Levy. Their mission is clear: to develop a safe superintelligence.
As for their flagship product, details remain under wraps, with SSI’s website currently serving as a simple placeholder showcasing their mission.