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OpenAI: Unfolding the Future or Just Another Corporate Drama?

Something curious is happening at OpenAI. Mira Murati, the CTO, left. So did Barret Zoph, VP of Research, and Bob McGrew, Chief Research Officer. The whispers are loud, suggesting some internal breakdown. But let’s take a step back—there’s more to this than headlines. Let’s dig deeper.

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1. OpenAI Isn’t Crumbling—It’s Scaling 

No, OpenAI is not on the brink of disaster. They’re doubling revenue, hitting $3.4 billion in just half a year. If you think that’s a sign of failure, you’re probably confusing volatility for catastrophe. Companies at this level don’t fall apart easily. Their deals with the US government prove one thing—OpenAI has a long-term game in motion, and it's tied to power structures that aren’t going away.

2. It’s Moving into the National Security Zone 

OpenAI isn’t the same company it was. It has quietly lifted the ban on military applications and inked deals with the Pentagon. When you build transformative technology, you inevitably brush up against governments. This is part of the next phase—AI and defense. Is this shift good or bad? It depends on where you stand. But the company’s culture will shift, and that’s inevitable.

3. Sam Altman and the “New” OpenAI Dream 

There’s a bigger question: Do people still trust Sam Altman? Some left, maybe because they wanted a larger piece of the pie. Others may have felt the dream they signed up for had shifted under their feet. OpenAI has pivoted from a not-for-profit, mission-driven organization to something more corporate. We’re watching the centralization of power, and it doesn’t surprise me. As an entrepreneur, you can’t please everyone, especially when billions are at stake.

4. No One Has the Blueprint for This Kind of Business 

OpenAI is breaking new ground—literally. It’s a company that not only reshapes industries but forces entire sectors to evolve. Think semiconductors, energy, and AI itself. This isn’t just a startup story; it’s a fundamental shift in how we think about technology. It’s unpredictable because it’s unprecedented. No one knows how to run a business like this, not even Sam.

5. Key Players Leaving? That’s a Feature, Not a Bug 

The exodus of talent doesn’t spell doom; it signals opportunity. The cycle times in AI innovation are shorter than ever. The same people leaving OpenAI are going on to create billion-dollar ventures like Anthropic and new startups by folks like Ilya Sutskever. In a way, this is exactly what you want: a decentralized ecosystem of brilliant people pursuing exponential possibilities. OpenAI isn’t the only game in town anymore—and that’s a good thing.

In short, OpenAI is neither failing nor faltering. It’s evolving. And like every evolution, it comes with conflict, uncertainty, and massive opportunity. Don't confuse transition with collapse.

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