Debate: Why Has No One Replicated OpenAI's Early Nonprofit Era Miracle?
CULLYAntoine · x · 2026-07-30
A tweet sparked discussion in the AI community: OpenAI, during its nonprofit era with only about $100 million in funding, produced achievements that remain unmatched—even by ex-OpenAI "veterans."
This led to speculation about the reasons: is it a skill issue, a gluttony issue, or a lack of the "delusion" that drove the early days?
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