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OpenAI Committed to Buying $51M of AI Chips from a Startup Backed by Sam Altman

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

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Source?

First I'd heard of this. But apparently true! But even publications treating the sister very sympathetically and hating on "cis white men" [0] make it clear that she seems to be mentally ill.

[0] https://www.themarysue.com/annie-altmans-abuse-allegations-a...

Re: OpenAI Committed to Buying $51M of AI Chips from a Startup Backed by Sam Altman

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If the article is based on facts then... is this not an example of corruption?

I am not a lawyer, but not necessarily.

I think it comes down to, is this good for this company. If not and you are directing sales to another company that benefits you, that would be bad, but if buying from the other company you invest in is good for OpenAI, then it's ok.

You are allow to have other investments, it comes down to disclosure, and not making a bad deal for reasons that personally profit you.

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

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I mean she said it (probably multiple times) and explicitly mentioned him. You can find these posts by looking her up. Or if you're lazy: https://www.themarysue.com/annie-altmans-abuse-allegations-a...

These accusations are just another validation that the entire cancel culture thing is more about pushing politics than it is about punishing evil.

Re: OpenAI Committed to Buying $51M of AI Chips from a Startup Backed by Sam Altman

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> nonbiding agreement.

Years out from an expected production run, I would be surprised to see any binding agreement. A letter of intent to buy is plenty for the chip manufacturer to be able to shop that around for funding if needed.

In the past, some semiconductor manufacturers themselves were happy to finance part of the cost of the run if you had a letter of intent, also. It used to frequently be a 50/50 split - half upfront, half after you have the money your customer(s) promised.

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- You make a lot of money, do you? - I make, no, I paid enough for health insurance. I have no equity in OpenAI. - Really? That's interesting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7FsL6GPesY&t=19s

Does anyone actually believe Altman has no financial incentive in his OpenAI work?

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