The author argues that Tesla is the only company that stands a chance against Google in the realm of AI. They suggest that OpenAI could benefit from attaching itself to Tesla as its cash cow, leveraging Tesla’s resources to accelerate their AI research. The author also points out the importance of compute horsepower in achieving AGI and highlights the role of systems like TensorFlow and Google’s infrastructure in driving AI progress. They caution that OpenAI’s current funding model may not allow them to compete effectively with Google and suggest a for-profit pivot to attract more investment. The idea of attaching OpenAI to Tesla is seen as the most promising option to reach sustainable Google-scale capital within a decade.
https://openai.com/blog/openai-elon-musk