Emmett Shear, the former CEO of Twitch, has launched a new AI startup named Stem AI, which is currently operating in stealth mode.

Founded in June 2023, Stem AI aims to tackle AI alignment challenges, with Shear listed as CEO in official documents.

The partnership with Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) reflects confidence in Stem AI's leadership and its vision for transformative AI solutions.

Stem AI secured investment from a16z in August 2023, positioning it as a potential game-changer in the AI industry.

The startup's mission is to develop AI systems that align with human behavior, preferences, and ethical standards.

Stem AI aims to improve existing AI systems, particularly chatbots, by enhancing transparency and aligning them with user intentions.

AI alignment is crucial to prevent unintended consequences from powerful AI systems, as misaligned AI can lead to biased decisions and dangerous outcomes.

Shear has voiced concerns about unchecked AI development, advocating for international treaties to manage AI progress and raise awareness of superintelligence risks.

He compares the need for AI regulation to nuclear test bans, positioning Stem AI as a potential thought leader in AI governance.

Shear's legacy includes transforming Twitch into a global platform and briefly serving as interim CEO of OpenAI during a pivotal time.

Co-founder Adam Goldstein brings a diverse background to Stem AI, having previously founded the travel site Hipmunk and worked on bio-research at Tufts University.

Stem AI's mission integrates technology with philosophical questions about morality and cooperation, emphasizing the importance of aligning technology with human values.