--- title: "Discussion on \"From Dream to Reality: The Inspiring Story of OpenAI's Journey from Scratch\" | Hashnode" description: "Discussion on \"From Dream to Reality: The Inspiring Story of OpenAI's Journey from Scratch\". Disclaimer: As much as I would have loved to start this story-telling experience with something along the lines of \"like your attention span, this story is short\", OpenAI has come a long way. As such, this is quite the story. So sit tight, get your a..." url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/from-dream-to-reality-the-inspiring-story-of-openais-journey-from-scratch/64030778030c1c765ae9e2dd" --- [Feed](https://hashnode.com/feed) / Discussion # [From Dream to Reality: The Inspiring Story of OpenAI's Journey from Scratch](https://heyhi.dev/from-dream-to-reality-the-inspiring-story-of-openais-journey-from-scratch?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Disclaimer: As much as I would have loved to start this story-telling experience with something along the lines of "like your attention span, this story is short", OpenAI has come a long way. As such, this is quite the story. So sit tight, get your a... Mar 4, 2023 · 11 min read · heyhi.dev Read the article - [#artificial-intelligence](https://hashnode.com/tag/artificial-intelligence) - [#openai](https://hashnode.com/tag/openai) - [#startups](https://hashnode.com/tag/startups) ## Written by [Salim Oyinlola](https://hashnode.com/@salimcodes) @salimcodes · Lagos, Nigeria [View profile](https://hashnode.com/@salimcodes) Machine Learning | Artificial Intelligence | Microsoft Azure Salim is an Undergrad. student at the University of Lagos. He is a Machine Learning Engineer who builds AI solutions using Python and the Azure Cognitive Services. He also authors technical articles on everything between Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Cloud Computing. As a GitHub Campus Expert, he represents and supports his local technical community of almost 300 active members with support from GitHub by organizing technical sessions, events, talks. He is a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, and he possesses three Azure certifications. ## Responses 6 Markdown supported · ⌘↵ to post [Sarah Unokerieghan](https://hashnode.com/@Roli) [Mar 4, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-dream-to-reality-the-inspiring-story-of-openais-journey-from-scratch/64030778030c1c765ae9e2dd/comment/64033c476cc7b7a22094c1d2) Beautiful written and very insightful. The rivalry between Google and Microsoft is always fun to read about😂😂 [Sarah Unokerieghan](https://hashnode.com/@Roli) [Mar 4, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-dream-to-reality-the-inspiring-story-of-openais-journey-from-scratch/64030778030c1c765ae9e2dd/comment/64033c3b6cc7b7a22094c1c8) Beautiful written and very insightful. The rivalry between Google and Microsoft is always fun to read about😂😂 [Salim Oyinlola](https://hashnode.com/@salimcodes) [Mar 4, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-dream-to-reality-the-inspiring-story-of-openais-journey-from-scratch/64030778030c1c765ae9e2dd/comment/64033c3b6cc7b7a22094c1c8#reply-6403a0a46cc7b7a22094d457) I'm super glad you loved the piece. Yes! It's always fun to see the tech giants go at it. Everytime technology wins! [Toyibat Adele](https://hashnode.com/@ToyibatAdele) [Mar 4, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-dream-to-reality-the-inspiring-story-of-openais-journey-from-scratch/64030778030c1c765ae9e2dd/comment/640329386cc7b7a22094bf65) I loved every bit of this. The writing style made the article so fun to read! For once, I read every bit of an article instead of scrolling down to where I'd get the information I need. I'll be patiently waiting for the next release from you! [Salim Oyinlola](https://hashnode.com/@salimcodes) [Mar 4, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-dream-to-reality-the-inspiring-story-of-openais-journey-from-scratch/64030778030c1c765ae9e2dd/comment/640329386cc7b7a22094bf65#reply-6403a0de6cc7b7a22094d45d) Thoroughly pleased that you loved every bit of the piece, Toyibat. For sure, the next story will be published before you can say Jack Robinson. [Justice Esiri](https://hashnode.com/@Justicesiri) [Mar 4, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-dream-to-reality-the-inspiring-story-of-openais-journey-from-scratch/64030778030c1c765ae9e2dd/comment/640322c8a50f11a2517c1588) From scratch to finish, I was glued and learnt some interesting things along the way. Really great piece as usual. Quit note: Chat GPT is not the death of writers writing 😅 [Salim Oyinlola](https://hashnode.com/@salimcodes) [Mar 4, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-dream-to-reality-the-inspiring-story-of-openais-journey-from-scratch/64030778030c1c765ae9e2dd/comment/640322c8a50f11a2517c1588#reply-6403238da50f11a2517c15a2) 😂😂😂 At all. It's not the death of writers. Can't be. Glad you found the story captivating.🙏🏽 [Sanni Qoyum](https://hashnode.com/@kuzy) [Mar 4, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-dream-to-reality-the-inspiring-story-of-openais-journey-from-scratch/64030778030c1c765ae9e2dd/comment/640312cda50f11a2517c1373) I have the attetinton span of a 3 year old but you somehow found a way to make this capivativimg till the very end. Amazing read. [Salim Oyinlola](https://hashnode.com/@salimcodes) [Mar 4, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-dream-to-reality-the-inspiring-story-of-openais-journey-from-scratch/64030778030c1c765ae9e2dd/comment/640312cda50f11a2517c1373#reply-640323156cc7b7a22094be8e) Glad you loved and enjoyed the piece.🙏🏽 Thanks for the feedback. [Kamal Adebayo](https://hashnode.com/@kamaladebayo) [Mar 4, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-dream-to-reality-the-inspiring-story-of-openais-journey-from-scratch/64030778030c1c765ae9e2dd/comment/64030c956cc7b7a22094bb27) Just found out Elon was a cofounder! It's inspiring [Salim Oyinlola](https://hashnode.com/@salimcodes) [Mar 4, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-dream-to-reality-the-inspiring-story-of-openais-journey-from-scratch/64030778030c1c765ae9e2dd/comment/64030c956cc7b7a22094bb27#reply-6403234f6cc7b7a22094be98) You needed to see my reaction when I found out Elon was a co-founder as well. Glad you loved the story-telling experience!