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George Hotz

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George Hotz is an American programmer, hacker, and technology entrepreneur who became widely known in 2007 for publicly demonstrating an unlock of the original iPhone. He later worked on software and machine-learning projects and founded comma.ai, a company developing driver-assistance technology. Comma.ai also maintains openpilot, an open-source system designed to provide supported vehicles with functions such as adaptive cruise control and lane centering.

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Why did George Hotz become famous in 2007?

George Hotz became widely known in 2007 after publicly demonstrating an unlock of the original iPhone. The achievement made him a prominent figure in phone hacking and software modification.

What company did George Hotz found?

He founded comma.ai, a company working on driver-assistance software and machine-learning systems. The company became associated with open development around assisted driving technology.

What was George Hotz known for before comma.ai?

Before founding comma.ai, Hotz was known for hacking and reverse engineering consumer technology. His original iPhone unlock was the event that brought him broad public attention.

Does George Hotz work in artificial intelligence?

Yes, his later projects included software and machine-learning work. Through comma.ai, those interests were applied to driver-assistance technology.

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