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Coinbase cuts 20%, Microsoft to invest $10B into OpenAI & Ascend Elements CEO Mike O’Kronley | E1654

This Week in Startups

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The Real Story in Silicon Valley Is Why Microsoft Made This Mafia Deal

The deal is being called the "deal of the century" by some in Silicon Valley. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been accused of trying to sell off his company for a fraction of what it's worth. Peter Thiel says he doesn't agree with that characterization, but there are other ways this could play out. He thinks Altman should be given more control over AI and not less.

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