Sarah Friar - CFO, OpenAI

The discussion centers around the rapid advancements and potential of AI, particularly focusing on OpenAI's role in driving innovation. Sarah Fryer, CFO of OpenAI, highlights the company's focus on frontier models and their applications in various fields like coding, drug discovery, and material science. She emphasizes the need for significant investment in infrastructure, comparing it to the Apollo project. The conversation addresses concerns about AI safety and governance, drawing parallels with the internet revolution. Fryer also touches on the misconceptions about AI's speed and its growing adoption in enterprises across different sectors, from finance to customer service. The CFO disagrees with the notion of an AI bubble, asserting that they are only at the beginning of understanding and utilizing AI's power. Anna and Sarah discuss the potential of AI to unlock global prosperity and improve productivity, emphasizing the need for innovation in both technology and financing.