Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 09/27 – Sam Altman Declines To Go “Founder Mode”
Sep 27, 2024
Sam Altman is steering clear of 'Founder Mode' at OpenAI, sparking curiosity among industry watchers. Meanwhile, Samsung launches its new Galaxy S24 FE, stirring debates about its 'Fan Edition' label. The episode dives into whether AI startups can monetize faster than previous tech waves. Plus, learn about the exponential growth in AI with a staggering one million models on Hugging Face. Finally, catch insights into the surprising effects of restaurant kiosks and a young economic advisor who's energizing Gen Z's financial conversations.
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Altman's Equity and OpenAI's Restructuring
- Sam Altman denies plans for a "giant equity stake" in OpenAI, amidst investor concerns.
- The board is considering restructuring OpenAI into a for-profit entity, keeping the non-profit arm separate.
ARM's Acquisition Attempt
- ARM approached Intel about acquiring its product group, excluding factories, but Intel declined.
- ARM, backed by SoftBank, seeks expansion beyond smartphone chips into PCs and servers.
Hugging Face's AI Model Milestone
- Hugging Face reached 1 million AI models, emphasizing specialized models over a single large model.
- Fine-tuning and collaborative development drive platform growth, with diverse model types for various tasks.