- Twitch’s ex-CEO launches Stem AI
- The startup focuses on human-aligned artificial intelligence development
- Andreessen Horowitz backs this secretive venture
The Next Big Thing in Silicon Valley
After steering Twitch to streaming dominacy, Emmett Shear secretly incorporated Stem AI last June. The startup secured backing from heavyweight investor Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) in August 2023, diving deep into human-aligned artificial intelligence development.
Dream Team Takes Shape
Former Hipmunk founder Adam Goldstein joins forces on this venture, bringing his expertise from Y Combinator partnerships and biotech research.
Goldstein’s background includes cancer research at Tufts University’s Levin Labs, adding scientific depth to the founding team.
Safety First
Shear, who briefly served OpenAI during Sam Altman’s dramatic departure, champions AI safety. His recent social media posts criticize current AI chatbots’ behavior and regulation approaches, suggesting Stem AI might tackle these fundamental challenges head-on.
