College dropout Will DePue, at 21, joins OpenAI residency program, showcasing importance of personal growth

From Analytics India Magazine: 2024-05-27 07:18:11

OpenAI continues to attract young talent, recently hiring 20-year-old Will DePue, a college dropout, who contributed to the text-to-video tool Sora. DePue joined OpenAI’s residency program and possibly will join 1X, a robotics company funded by OpenAI. He emphasizes the importance of continuous personal growth and exploring different opportunities.

Will DePue, who joined OpenAI at 20, celebrates his 21st birthday, highlighting the importance of a healthy relationship with age and personal growth. He joined OpenAI’s residency program where he worked on various technical projects before possibly moving on to a robotics company.

DePue’s journey into tech began at 17, later dropping out of college to start building projects. He founded DeepResearch and Thrive.fyi, a Discord bot, and his work on WebGPT showcased his skills. Despite being homeschooled and an Eagle Scout, DePue emphasizes the importance of relative competition and personal growth.

In June 2023, DePue launched “Alexandria: Project Tenet,” a project aligning human beliefs with religious texts using AI. He encourages young individuals to pursue coding and work on projects they love rather than following trends set by influencers. Currently, he runs a hackathon called ‘10% project’ to foster innovation and creativity in participants.

DePue’s philosophy involves continuous personal growth and exploration. He believes in avoiding long-term commitments to a single project and encourages individuals to pursue coding based on passion. His diverse background and work ethic make him a valuable asset to the tech industry and inspire others to follow their passion.



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