Better Offline Sam Altman Is Dangerous To Silicon Valley
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Jun 14, 2024 
Criticism of Sam Altman's AI promises in Silicon Valley by Ed Zitron and Bloomberg's Ellen Huet. Discussion on Altman's rise to power, challenges at OpenAI, manipulative power plays in tech, and reflections on innovation.
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Altman's Rise
- Sam Altman accumulated power in Silicon Valley without building anything substantial.
- He used connections like Reid Hoffman and Brian Chesky to avoid accountability.
The Real Danger
- AI researchers fear a sentient, killer computer, but the real danger is Altman's manipulative hype.
- His focus on personal gain, not AI safety, could ruin the tech industry.
OpenAI's Stagnant Growth
- OpenAI's growth is stagnating; user numbers haven't changed since November 2023.
- ChatGPT is costly to run, burning through substantial capital daily, making profitability questionable.