Sam Altman on OpenAI: An Accidental Consumer Tech Giant

2025-03-25
Sam Altman on OpenAI: An Accidental Consumer Tech Giant

This Stratechery interview features OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, detailing OpenAI's journey from a research lab to a consumer tech giant, and the unexpected success of ChatGPT. Altman candidly discusses OpenAI's business model shift, its relationship with Microsoft, views on AI safety and regulation, and the future of AGI. The interview also touches on OpenAI's open-source strategy, GPT-5 development, and the implications of AI across various industries. Altman believes a billion-user AI platform will be more valuable than cutting-edge models, hinting at potential alternative monetization strategies beyond advertising.

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Stratechery Plus: In-Depth Tech Analysis Subscription

2025-02-18
Stratechery Plus: In-Depth Tech Analysis Subscription

Stratechery Plus offers a suite of subscription services, including a thrice-weekly Stratechery Update email or podcast providing in-depth analysis of daily tech news; interviews with leading CEOs and analysts; and multiple themed podcasts covering technology, China, the NBA, and more. Users can receive updates via various methods and can purchase team or annual subscriptions.

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