Not at all the same, because these startups are ultimately dependent on OpenAI or OpenAI-like model providers to be able to exist. So OpenAI isn't preemptively

Not at all the same, because these startups are ultimately dependent on OpenAI or OpenAI-like model providers to be able to exist. So OpenAI isn't preemptively quashing competitors like Facebook did, rather moving further up and down the chain (chips -> data centers -> foundation models -> fine-tuned models -> AI-powered products) to expand their business.