We are swiftly approaching the first anniversary of a significant breakthrough made by ChatGPT. It's interesting to note that just a year ago, very few people were familiar with Sam Altman, the creator of ChatGPT and the CEO of OpenAI. Today, Altman stands out as one of the most recognizable tech CEOs in the industry.

According to a report from Business Insider, Altman recently revealed in an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan that he has a penchant for trolling people on the internet. He candidly admitted, "I have more of an internet troll streak than I would like to admit," while also acknowledging that he tries to resist this inclination but occasionally succumbs to the "temptation."

Altman emphasized the detrimental impact of such "reactive" behaviors like trolling on people's careers and relationships. He expressed his concern that individuals often struggle to resist this impulse, leading to a situation where people have become more accepting of emotional violence in their online interactions. In his view, this trend mirrors a decline in society's tolerance for physical violence over the past few decades.

Altman used the example of people sending mean tweets without fully grasping the potential harm caused, describing it as a "mega epidemic" in our society. Given his prominent role in the tech industry, it might come as a surprise that he acknowledged having a trolling streak. Nevertheless, Altman has consistently advocated for the responsible and cautious use of AI and its implementation.

Recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine, Sam Altman not only leads OpenAI but also invests in several startups, including Helion Energy, which is dedicated to the development of fusion power.