The Old-Fashioned Library at the Heart of the A.I. Boom

The two-story library in San Francisco’s Mission District is the architectural highlight of OpenAI’s offices. Originally a mayonnaise factory, the building now houses the tech start-up. The library, reminiscent of a Victorian Era reading room, stocks a wide range of books and reflects the success of OpenAI, known for its language-focused approach. OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT, gained its language skills by analyzing vast amounts of text, including books, articles, and poetry. The library serves as a metaphor for the company’s growth and achievements.