Al Hussein Technical University Hosts OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, creator of ChatGPT

AMMAN — Al Hussein Technical University (HTU), a Crown Prince Foundation initiative, hosted Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the world's most famous AI startup and the developer of ChatGPT. 

Organised by (HTU) in collaboration with Xpand Conference, the event included an enthusiastic side talk led by Altman at the King Hussein Business Park, which was attended by more than 500 young Jordanians from across the Kingdom who were interested in artificial intelligence and eager to learn more about ChatGPT.

Due to the high demand and thousands of requests, the session was also live streamed on multiple social media platforms for those who could not grab a ticket to be there in person, according to a statement from the HTU website. 

During the one-hour event, Altman shared his expertise, experiences and visionary ideas, stressing how AI can serve as an important tool for countless diverse purposes, asserting that that the potential of AI to transform industries and shape the future is immense. 

ChatGPT represents a significant breakthrough in the field, enabling more natural and interactive conversations between humans and machines. However, he stressed that ChatGPT will never be as dangerous to humanity as some think, as no one knows what the future will require of new jobs, and human creativity has no limits.

"This is the best time since the internet to start a company or create a product," he said, adding that OpenAI is dedicated to pushing the frontiers of AI technology and making it available to as many people as possible. 

The event provided a unique opportunity for attendees to delve into the mind of a young entrepreneur, explore groundbreaking concepts and gain valuable knowledge to help shape their own entrepreneurial journeys. 

Sam Altman is a renowned technology entrepreneur and visionary leader in the industry. Having launched the OpenAI company in 2022, co-founded by Elon Musk, Altman has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of artificial intelligence. At a young age, he served as the CEO of the prestigious business incubator Y Combinator, investing in early-stage startups like Dropbox. 

ChatGPT, developed by the team of language technology and artificial intelligence experts at OpenAI, is a cutting-edge AI model powered by state-of-the-art deep learning algorithms. ChatGPT has the ability to engage in natural and interactive conversations with users, and has been widely acclaimed for its ability to simulate human-like conversations and deliver meaningful interactions.