The OpenAI saga demonstrates how big corporations dominate the shaping of our technological future

The dramatic firing and reinstatement of Sam Altman as boss of OpenAI was more than a power shuffle. It was a glimpse at the overwhelming influence that big corporations—and a few individuals—possess when it comes to shaping the direction of artificial intelligence.

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