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A researcher joked that working at OpenAI ages you. Now colleagues are posting their before-and-after photos.
A viral post about OpenAI's breakneck pace sparked a mini trend of AI lab staff sharing before-and-after photos.
TL;DR
- An OpenAI engineer's joke about the company's rapid pace has initiated a trend of 'before and after' photos among colleagues.
- The photos humorously illustrate the perceived aging effect of working at OpenAI, with some showing changes in appearance and others referencing under-eye patches.
- The meme highlights the perception of a high-stress work environment and 'grindset' mentality in AI labs focused on rapid development.
- The trend subtly points to the real strain the AI race can impose on the mental and physical health of its researchers.
- Recent stepping down of prominent AI figures from full-time roles due to health issues adds context to the workload discussions.