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Prominent figures in the AI and tech industry have responded to these developments with a mix of skepticism, optimism, and strategic recalibration. Marc Andreessen, a renowned venture capitalist, labeled this moment as a "Sputnik moment", underscoring its potential to disrupt the existing AI hierarchy.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI—the creator of ChatGPT—expressed a more optimistic view on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He suggested that improving AI efficiency is ultimately beneficial, as cheaper, more efficient AI systems will promote widespread adoption and innovation. Similar sentiments were echoed by Microsoft's CEO, emphasizing that making AI more efficient could catalyze broader use and dispersion of AI technology.