Sam Altman reflects, "Not taking equity in OpenAI was a mistake"
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in the "Figuring Out" podcast released Wednesday that not taking an equity stake in OpenAI was "a mistake," acknowledging the decision fueled questions about his motivations. Altman said he believed at the time there were reasons to forgo equity, but concluded the choice ultimately confused people, describing building OpenAI as personally important and interesting work akin to an artist's creation or an athlete's training. He conceded that public wariness toward power concentrating in tech companies is warranted to some degree, while suggesting criticism directed at him has been excessive. The remarks matter because Altman's lack of a direct ownership stake has long been cited in debates over governance and incentives at the ChatGPT developer as it raises capital and restructures.
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