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OpenAI's Altman Revives Plan to Give Americans AI Equity
Sam Altman is reportedly discussing a plan to give every American a financial stake in OpenAI, valued at around $300 per family. The proposal aims to distribute wealth from AI broadly, but faces significant legal and logistical hurdles. Critics question whether it's a genuine redistribution or a PR move to preempt regulation.
Meridian48 take
Altman's equity-for-all pitch sounds visionary, but the fine print on control and valuation will determine if it's a true windfall or just clever optics.
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