Riley Walz, a software engineer known for creative online projects, is joining OpenAI to work on new ways for humans to interact with AI systems, according to WIRED.
Walz has gained attention in tech circles for various experimental projects and what WIRED describes as “online stunts.” The publication refers to him as “the Jester of Silicon Valley,” though specific examples of his work are not detailed in the available source material.
According to WIRED, Walz will be working at OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, specifically focusing on developing novel interfaces and methods for human-AI interaction. The exact nature of his role or the specific projects he will work on has not been disclosed.
The move represents OpenAI’s continued expansion of its team as the company develops its AI technologies beyond ChatGPT. However, the source does not provide additional details about the timing of Walz’s start date, his official title, or the specific team he will be joining at OpenAI.
Source: WIRED