Where did Emmett Shear go to college?

Technology guru Emmett Shear is a Yale University alumnus, having earned a Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in computer science from the institution.

About Emmett Shear

Emmett Shear, renowned for his commitment to responsible AI development, has stepped into the role of interim CEO at OpenAI.

Previously at the helm of Twitch, a live video platform born from Justin.tv, Shear led the platform from its inception until March 2023, contributing significantly to its global success in digital entertainment.

While at Twitch, Shear concurrently served as a part-time partner at Y Combinator, offering valuable guidance to emerging startups from June 2011 onward.

In March 2023, he resigned as Twitch’s CEO, opening the door for Daniel J. Clancy.

November 2023 saw Shear’s return to the limelight as OpenAI’s interim CEO, succeeding Sam Altman.

Shear, a vocal proponent of responsible AI, has expressed concerns about AI’s potential impact on society, encapsulated in his concept of “P(Doom)”—the probability of human extinction from AI, a concern he estimates between 2 and 50 percent.