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Musk vs. Altman Evidence Shows What Microsoft Executives Thought of OpenAI
Microsoft emails reveal tech giant skepticism of early OpenAI, strategic hesitation.

“Leaders at the tech giant were skeptical of OpenAI—but wary of pushing it into the arms of Amazon, according to emails dating back to 2018.”
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#33 that day2.20/ 10
Technology breakthrough · weight 30%1/10
Economic impact · weight 25%3/10
Job impact · weight 20%1/10
Regional relevance · weight 15%5/10
Policy & geopolitics · weight 10%2/10
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