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Joshua Achiam

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Achiam created Spinning Up, a practical introduction that helped many engineers learn reinforcement learning. He also developed a way to train AI agents to pursue goals while respecting safety limits, then spent nearly nine years at OpenAI working at the intersection of advanced AI, safety, and the company's mission.

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Previously
Feb 2026-Jul 2026Chief Futurist,
Sep 2024-Feb 2026Head of Mission Alignment,
Dec 2017-Sep 2024Research Scientist,
Jul 2017-Nov 2017Research Intern,
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Work and education history is primarily focused on AI-relevant roles and may not be comprehensive.

Last editorial review: August 8, 2026

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Citation history from Aug 25, '25 to Jun 15, '2626,42417,9409,455Aug 25, '25Jun 15, '26
26,424citations as of Jun 15, '26+16,969 since Aug 25, '25
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