Sam Altman's Olive Oil Use Stirs Humorous Debate
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's approach to cooking with olive oil has unexpectedly sparked a playful debate on TechCrunch. The Financial Times humorously reported on Altman's culinary technique during a "Lunch with the FT" interview, where he prepared a meal using Graza olive oil.
Altman, a millennial known for his demanding job advocating for changes to American copyright law, uses Graza's trendy "sizzle" and "drizzle" olive oils. However, the humor arises from his apparent misunderstanding of their intended uses. He used the pricier "drizzle" oil, meant for finishing dishes, for sautéing, while the "sizzle" oil sat nearby.
This seemingly minor culinary faux pas has drawn comparisons to OpenAI's financial situation. The company, despite raising a record-setting $40 billion in funding this year, reportedly lost around $5 billion last year. Some playfully suggest that Altman's free-handed use of expensive olive oil mirrors OpenAI's spending habits.
A Playful Analogy
The Financial Times jokingly compared Altman's olive oil use to throwing dollar bills into a frying pan, a metaphor not entirely unfamiliar to Silicon Valley startups. While the connection is humorous, it highlights the ongoing discussion surrounding OpenAI's financial sustainability. The company was even reportedly losing money on its $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro plan at one point.
While Altman's cooking habits likely have no direct bearing on OpenAI's financials, the incident provides a lighthearted anecdote amidst discussions of the company's ambitious projects and financial challenges.
Read the original Financial Times article: Lunch with the FT
Learn more about OpenAI's funding: OpenAI Raises $40 Billion
Read about OpenAI's reported losses: OpenAI Sees $5 Billion Loss
Learn about OpenAI's ChatGPT Pro plan: OpenAI Losing Money on ChatGPT Pro
Read about OpenAI's advocacy for copyright law changes: OpenAI Advocates for Copyright Law Changes
