On December 1, 2025, I wrote, “This changed everything,” while quoting @sama’s announcement that ChatGPT had launched and inviting people to try it at https://t.co/uWra8LKFMN. I did not explain what I meant by “changed everything.”
On January 2, 2026, I reacted to a report shared by @unusual_whales with, “Holy sh*t Pinterest is about to go crazy.” The quoted account said The Information predicted OpenAI would buy Pinterest ($PINS) in 2026; that was its reported prediction, not an established deal or my own claim.
On February 15, 2026, I called the situation an “Epic speed run,” wrote “Probably 9 figures,” and added, “You can just do things.” I did not specify what the nine-figure estimate referred to or what I meant by “Epic speed run.” In the post I quoted @steipete, who said they were joining @OpenAI to bring agents to everyone and that @OpenClaw was becoming a foundation, “open, independent, and just getting started.” The quoted post linked to https://t.co/XOc7X4jOxq; the foundation’s structure and the timing of these changes were not detailed.
On September 4, 2026, I reacted to @ChatGPT’s post about GPT-6 Astra, described there as “a new star” entering the Chat, by writing, “Dude, already? Looks cool.” @ChatGPT shared a link; I did not add details about the model.
I have made brief observations about OpenAI’s funding, ChatGPT’s performance, and its links to prominent design talent. These reactions are part of the wider AI competition I follow in the ai wars heat up, but they do not establish the details behind the developments.
On November 15, 2024, I called OpenAI “basically a free funded startup.” I said that probably was not the intention, but described the outcome as favorable for OpenAI. I did not explain which specific outcome I meant.
On May 21, 2025, I reacted with surprise to the claim that Apple’s previous legendary designer was going to design new computers. I did not identify the designer, the computers, or the source or status of the claim.
On May 22, 2025, I replied to @matt_gray_ and asked for their thoughts on the Sam Altman and Jony Ive partnership. My reply did not state my own view of the partnership.
On May 27, 2025, I said OpenAI was “killing it with ChatGPT,” a positive but informal assessment. I did not specify the evidence, performance measure, or timeframe behind that view.
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