Sam Altman Says the Next Year Will Be Better
patience_cave · x · 2026-07-17
This response quotes Sam Altman, who acknowledged that the past 12 months "haven't been our best year," taking personal responsibility for it. However, he emphasized that the next 12 months will be the best 12 months we've ever had. He praised the team's outstanding work, assuring that people will be satisfied with what they are preparing.
He added that his excitement stems from his primary focus on "users winning," believing that AI should grant more people greater freedom, autonomy, and wealth.
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