Prafulla Dhariwal’s pivotal role in OpenAI’s GPT-4 project has drawn praise from CEO Sam Altman, highlighting his vision and determination. Raised in Pune, Prafulla excelled academically while nurturing a love for cricket and astronomy. His mother, Alka Dhariwal, emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education and sports in character development. Prafulla’s academic journey, marked by quiz victories and Olympiads, reflects his intrinsic motivation and passion for learning. Joining OpenAI in 2016, he swiftly ascended, displaying both expertise and humility. Alka hopes he’ll use his talents to uplift rural education.