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Dec 2024
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Elon vs. OpenAI: The Battle Over For-Pro...

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About this episode

In this episode, Peter and Salim discuss the Elon vs. OpenAI battle, whether AI should be for-profit, and the millions of investments being poured into AI. 


Recorded on Dec 19th, 2024

Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice


  • 06:51 | The OpenAI Controversy
  • 19:30 | The Future of AI and Control
  • 32:15 | The Role of the US in Global AI Development


Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the founder and chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO. 


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