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OpenAI is the google of the new ML era. Except that they went from "dont be evil" to typical greedy corporate in less than a year.
by buboard 7y ago
OpenAI is the google of the new ML era. Except that they went from "dont be evil" to typical greedy corporate in less than a year.
- est31 7y agoMy personal (conspiracy) theory is that the "don't be evil" trick was done to attract ML talent. Many people, if they are convinced they are working for a good cause, are okay with being paid less than if they worked at evil inc or a defense contractor or something. It's a big reason why academia has so many people at the top of their fields accept little pay (compared to their pay in the industry).
- buboard 7y agoThese people are now held hostage by the "100x" promises. I 'm hopeful however that all this "Old Tech Money" - FAANGs&OpenAI won't be able to keep them for long, because AI may be used to destroy their existing revenue streams (advertising - optimization - engagement)