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Sam Altman

06/21/25

@ Y Combinator

It's tough to maintain conviction when others doubt your vision. Over time, it becomes easier, but in the beginning, you have to push through the skepticism and keep going despite the challenges.

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Sam Altman: The Future of OpenAI, ChatGPT's Origins, and Building AI Hardware

@ Y Combinator

Sam Altman: The Future of OpenAI, ChatGPT's Origins, and Building AI Hardware

06/21/25

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