OpenAI is valued at $157 billion, having raised $6.6 billion, with CEO Sam Altman stating that the AI revolution will bring boundless prosperity. However, the reality is that the current AI products are less groundbreaking than promised. Large language models like GPT-4 often produce misleading or useless content, disappointing those expecting revolutionary advancements. Altman, a talented entrepreneur, projects confidence but lacks the technical expertise to back up his grand claims. His focus on AI’s potential future distracts from its present shortcomings, requiring a closer evaluation based on performance rather than potential. The AI industry’s inflated valuations and underwhelming results indicate a disconnect between promise and reality.
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/10/sam-altman-mythmaking/680152/