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Sam Altman's hypothetical AI stance echoes 'good for GM' era

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Sam Altman, in a hypothetical 2026 statement, suggested the world should tolerate negative consequences from AI development, drawing a parallel to Charles Wilson's 1953 assertion that national prosperity was tied to General Motors' success. This statement, presented with a tone of extreme enthusiasm and disregard for potential downsides, implies a belief that the advancement of AI is paramount, even at the cost of some societal harm. AI

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Sam Altman's hypothetical AI stance echoes 'good for GM' era

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    Charles Wilson, 1953: "What was good for our country was good for General Motors, and vice versa." Sam Altman, 2026: "The world should accept some bad things ha

    Charles Wilson, 1953: "What was good for our country was good for General Motors, and vice versa." Sam Altman, 2026: "The world should accept some bad things happening because AI GO BRRRR BITCHES NUMBER GO UP HASHTAG YOLO HASHTAG SINGULARITY LMFAO!!1!!1!!!" https://www. politico.…

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