Co-founder of Apple Computer with Steve Jobs in 1976. Known for designing the Apple I and Apple II computers. Has donated the majority of his wealth to charitable causes, primarily in education. Active commentator on technology and AI ethics.
Steve Wozniak was among over 850 signatories, including AI pioneers Yoshua Bengio and Geoff Hinton, calling for a pause in the development of superintelligence. The statement called for ending efforts to create AI that would surpass humans on essentially all cognitive tasks.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak criticized Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE mass firings and treatment of Ukraine, calling them 'bullies.' He said 'If you're in school, the bully is going to force their way on the little guy' and added about Musk: 'Sometimes you get so rich at these big companies, and you're on top — it goes to your head.'