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Sam Altman Doesn't Lose Money and Can Be Trusted With Trillions

John Coogan · FACT CHECKERS vs. tech article (ep14) · Nov 23, 2024 · at 1:17:26

John Coogan and Jordy Hays discuss Sam Altman's reported multi-trillion-dollar AI infrastructure ambitions.

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“I trust him with the money. Let him do it. He doesn't lose money. There's very few people in that league, but he's one of them.”

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