The Algorithm & The Treasury

The chronicles of OpenAI, a concern dedicated to the conjuration of artificial intelligences, present a curious case. One finds echoes of the ancient alchemists, seeking not gold, but a simulacrum of thought. Recently, they have announced a foray into the realm of advertisement, a practice as old as commerce itself. Sam Altman, their presiding architect, once dismissed such measures as a last resort. Yet, less than two years have passed, and the necessity appears to have materialized. One might consider this a capitulation, but such judgments are rarely absolute.

“Infrastructure expands what we can deliver. Innovation expands what intelligence can do. Adoption expands who can use it. Revenue funds the next leap.” A circular logic, perhaps, but one that resonates with the fundamental principles of value creation. The algorithm demands its treasury, and the treasury, in turn, fuels the algorithm. A delicate balance, and one that will determine the fate of this curious enterprise.

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2026-01-24 08:03