Insiders at SoftBank Worry Their CEO Is Getting Conned by Sam Altman

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Bloomberg says some SoftBank insiders are uneasy about Masayoshi Son’s huge bet on OpenAI.
SoftBank has invested about $60 billion and sold assets to help fund the stake.
Employees reportedly questioned whether Sam Altman’s company can deliver on its AI ambitions and long-term profits.
OpenAI and SoftBank both defended their partnership despite the internal concerns.
