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When OpenAI Hired an Illusionist and a Magician to Build ChatGPT
- OpenAI recently released a podcast featuring CEO Sam Altman, where the host, Andrew Mayne, a former magician, played a key role in developing ChatGPT.
- Andrew Mayne's career transitioned from being a magician, illusionist, and author to venturing into AI consulting after his time at OpenAI.
- Mayne's expertise in magic and illusion effects, along with being a bestselling novelist, contributed to his work at OpenAI.
- He combined magic and science to teach critical thinking skills in schools through his 'Wizard School' program.
- Mayne's early interest in science and entertainment led him to experiment with chatbots and technology in his magic tricks.
- His involvement in a Discovery Channel project involving shark camouflage paved the way for his interest in AI.
- Mayne's curiosity about AI models and GPT systems led him to OpenAI, where he played a significant role in developing GPT-3.
- He contributed to building prompts for GPT-3, writing documentation, and developing AI chatbots for OpenAI.
- Mayne's diverse background as a magician, author, and science communicator proved valuable in his work at OpenAI.
- After his tenure at OpenAI, Mayne now runs an AI consultancy firm, Interdimensional, helping companies with AI solutions.
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