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Sep 3, 2026
OpenAI's Sam Altman Discusses New AGI Initiative Astra on Bloomberg Television
Sep 3, 2026
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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, introduced Astra, a new initiative aimed at advancing artificial general intelligence (AGI). The discussion took place during a segment on Bloomberg Television featuring various industry leaders.
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- Sam Altman, CEO and Co-Founder of OpenAI, unveiled Astra, a new step towards AGI during a Bloomberg Television segment.
- The segment included insights from other industry leaders such as Trevor Slaven from Barings, Gary Smith from Ciena, and Chris King from Skyworks.
- The discussion also featured experts from S&P Global, UBS, SW Retail Advisors, and notable figures like sports agent Leigh Steinberg and Zumba Fitness CEO Alberto Perlman.
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