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Skeptic questions OpenAI's AGI pricing strategy

An organic computer scientist and self-proclaimed Luddite, Anthony, questions the public release strategy of OpenAI's potential AGI. He argues that if OpenAI were truly on the verge of developing AGI, which could generate immense profits, they would likely charge exorbitant fees rather than offer it cheaply to the public. This perspective suggests a skepticism towards the accessibility and pricing of advanced AI technologies. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the potential economic models and accessibility of future advanced AI systems.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains an opinion piece from a self-identified Luddite questioning the business model of a company regarding a hypothetical future technology.

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Skeptic questions OpenAI's AGI pricing strategy

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Does anyone really believe that if OpenAI were right on the cusp of inventing "AGI", which by their definition with Microsoft could generate $100 billion in pro

    Does anyone really believe that if OpenAI were right on the cusp of inventing "AGI", which by their definition with Microsoft could generate $100 billion in profits, that they'd sell this to the public for cheap? They know in advance you can use it to make $100 billion! They'd ch…