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1. waihti+W[view] [source] 2023-11-20 08:01:16
>>JimDab+(OP)
Anyone else find it strange that startup founders of the magnitude of Sam & Greg would join a gigantic corporation as employees?

It sounds very out of line of what you'd expect.

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2. chirau+54[view] [source] 2023-11-20 08:13:33
>>waihti+W
Technical debt.

Azure was already second nature for OpenAI and so there is very little friction in moving their work and infrastructure. The relationships are already there and the personnel will likely follow easily as well.

They are also likely enticed by the possibility of being heads of special projects and AI at the second largest tech company, meaning deep pockets, easy marketing and freedom to roam.

Oh, and those GPUs.

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