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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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