Gary Marcus: Surveillance May Be OpenAI's Only Viable Business Model
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-08-21
Amidst the news that ChatGPT can now access iMessage history and send texts, Gary Marcus reiterated his warning that surveillance might be OpenAI's only viable business plan. The cited commentary highlights concerns over an unprofitable company heading for an IPO requesting access to users' most personal data—conversations with family, doctors, and lawyers—to be stored on its servers.
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