Yakob
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Yakob has been mentioned in one podcast episode on OpenAI (Oct 2025). Leads the research portion: scaling deep learning, timelines for AI research automation, and a safety framework emphasizing value alignment and chain-of-thought…
Chief Scientist at OpenAI specializing in Deep learning research, AI scaling laws and capability forecasting, AI safety and alignment.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on OpenAI |
| Role | Chief Scientist |
| Affiliation | OpenAI |
Which podcasts has Yakob appeared on?
Yakob came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on OpenAI.