Mark Chen is the Chief Research Officer at OpenAI, where he leads the company’s research initiatives, focusing on advancing artificial intelligence capabilities and ensuring the safe integration of AI technologies into products. Since joining OpenAI in 2018, Chen has been instrumental in developing significant AI models, including DALL·E, Codex, and GPT-4, contributing to the evolution of multimodal reasoning and scaling paradigms in AI. His leadership in research has been pivotal in translating scientific advancements into practical applications, enhancing the accessibility and functionality of AI systems. Before his tenure at OpenAI, Chen worked as a quantitative trader at Jane Street Capital, where he applied machine learning techniques to financial markets. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics with computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and has served as a coach for the USA Computing Olympiad team, reflecting his commitment to fostering talent in the field of computer science.