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Sam Altman's new funding round for OpenAI has been branded a "Ponzi scheme," guaranteeing 17.5% returns based on ... well, nothing. https://t.co/fjHRIPxqRp Microsoft owns 27% of OpenAI's "for profit" arm.
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Sam Altman's new funding round for OpenAI has been branded a "Ponzi scheme," guaranteeing 17.5% returns based on ... well, nothing. https://t.co/fjHRIPxqRp Microsoft owns 27% of OpenAI's "for profit" arm.
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