In The Loop The Crazy Story Of How OpenAI Lost Everything In One Week
Episode Description:
In just ten days, OpenAI went from market leader and top dog to a series of very painful events that threaten its market leadership.
This episode breaks down the dramatic collapse of their $3 billion Windsurf acquisition, the power play from Microsoft that unraveled it, and how Google swooped in for a surgical “hackquisition.” But that was just the beginning.
We unpack how Elon Musk’s Grok 4 leapfrogged OpenAI’s GPT lineup to become the best AI model in the world (for now), and how Meta pulled off the most aggressive talent raid in recent memory with jaw-dropping offers and the promise of research freedom.
This isn't just a bad week. It might be the turning point where OpenAI's grip on the AI race starts to slip.
⏭️ Episode Highlights
(00:35) - $3 billion Windsurf AI acquisition deal collapses
(03:00) - The Microsoft partnership agreement lands Windsurf AI's technology in Google's hands
(07:35) - Elon Musk's Grok 4 beats the best ChatGPT models
(09:45) - Meta talent war continues: Mark Zuckerberg pouches 20+ AI researchers from OpenAI
(11:40) - What does this all mean for OpenAI?
🔗 Links & Resources
Episode transcript with more resources on the Mindset AI blog
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