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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 18 MIN

Is Sam Altman Making OpenAI ‘Too Big To Fail’?

from The John Johnston Lounge · host John Johnston

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down the news that Sam Altman wants the US government to have a 5% stake in OpenAI, and Meta is looking to rent out excess AI data centre capacity to other companies. Are these signs that Sam Altman is trying to make OpenAI “too big to fail”, and that Meta’s internal AI strategy has failed?Related episodes:AI Bubble: Top Central Bank Warns of Global Financial Crisis https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hsDCH8J1PKCN3DoLrqhhXAI Bubble & SpaceX: What Could Happen in A Bust? | Grantham & Buffett  https://open.spotify.com/episode/48X5eRowgV9GCTCnwabg5OReferenced video: OpenAI Wants A Government Bailout https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jZZLuzDQOkTXEuykku7UiDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

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