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Bret Taylor on the State of the AI Industry

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20 Jan 2026
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20 Jan 2026, 04:45 pm

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The co-founder of Sierra and chairman of OpenAI discusses Sierra’s business and technology model, AI’s impact on traditional software companies, and the importance of continuous improvement of AI safety.

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Bret Taylor, co-founder of Sierra and chairman of OpenAI, discusses the evolving landscape of the AI industry, focusing on the integration of AI with traditional software companies and the necessary consideration of AI safety. His insights highlight the importance of advancing AI technologies while ensuring robust safety mechanisms are in place to mitigate potential risks. The discussion emphasizes continuous improvement in AI safety, relevant to both Australian and global frameworks for mitigating AI-induced harms. While the conversation touches on potential industry impacts, it does not delve deeply into existential or catastrophic AI risks.