Now we know who paid $100,000 to unlock a Sam Altman podcast interview

A rare podcast featuring OpenAI's top executives was behind a paywall. Someone spent $100,000 to make it free to the public.

Now we know who paid $100,000 to unlock a Sam Altman podcast interview

TL;DR

  • A $100,000 payment was made to unlock a paywalled interview with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman.
  • Jim Belosic, CEO of laser manufacturing company SendCutSend, made the payment after seeing a request on X.
  • The funds will support the "Core Memory" podcast and YouTube channel, with SendCutSend becoming a sponsor.
  • Altman criticized AI "doomerism" and Anthropic's "fear-based marketing" in the interview.
  • The interview also touched upon OpenAI's legal battle with Elon Musk.
  • Vance highlighted the close dynamic between Altman and Brockman and Brockman's significant role in shaping OpenAI's strategy.

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