Core Insights - Campus, an edtech startup backed by Sam Altman, has acquired Sizzle AI, an AI learning platform founded by Jerome Pesenti, to enhance its engineering capabilities and accelerate its roadmap by 2-3 years [1][2] - Sizzle AI's app has been utilized by over 1.7 million users, providing interactive, AI-generated content to assist students in their learning [2] - The acquisition aims to integrate Sizzle AI's technology to support students in overcoming academic challenges and fostering deeper human relationships through AI [2] Company Overview - Campus is designed to offer affordable education and aims to provide a quicker pathway to careers or four-year degrees through online classes, dedicated advisors, and on-demand tutoring [6] - The company has raised over $100 million in its Series B funding round, with plans to leverage AI technology and expertise from institutions like MIT, Harvard, and IBM Watson [6] - Investors in Campus include notable figures and firms such as Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Bloomberg Beta, Shaquille O'Neal, and others [5] Leadership Background - Jerome Pesenti, the founder of Sizzle AI, is now the Chief Technology Officer at Campus following the acquisition [3] - Pesenti has a rich background in AI, having previously served as Vice President of AI at Meta for over four years and co-founding Vivisimo, which was acquired by IBM [4][5]