Well, I certainly hope people like sama are still willing to push back, and don't just bend the knee immediately to President Musk. Surely there's at least one or two people out there in Silicon Valley that still have a backbone.

It's a sad state of affairs when the hope is that Elon's illegal ravaging is stopped by Sam Altman.

I think Sam is at least stubborn and willing to be ruthless, so I feel like he's a good person to stand his ground

Is that not the exact same argument people make for Musk?

Not that I agree with that position either, but interesting how those traits appear to be perceived positively now by some.

It's the kind of trait you perceive positively when they are applied against people you dislike, and you perceive negatively when they are used against you.

Don't be so glum, some of us like watching the rich eat each other for a change.

Who are they? Google, Apple, Amazon, and Meta have already kissed the ring

Microsoft is the most influential business wise, and they did not align themselves with the new administration.

Microsoft very much has. They've done a good job staying away from the photo-ops. https://www.semafor.com/article/01/15/2025/trump-musk-dined-...

There's a difference between saying no and poking the bear. The reply was essentially a middle finger. A simple thanks but not at this time, or no reply at all, would probably have been a safer move. As CEO of a company, you should probably put said company's safety above pride. My .02.

That's not how you deal with Elon "Go Fuck Yourself, Bob" Musk.

I mean, Altman also wrote this (https://x.com/sama/status/1882234406662000833):

> watching @potus more carefully recently has really changed my perspective on him (i wish i had done more of my own thinking and definitely fell in the npc trap).

> i'm not going to agree with him on everything, but i think he will be incredible for the country in many ways!