OpenAI Just Wants to Win
Two mathematicians at the heart of recent controversies tell The Verge how AI giants' 'childish' rivalries are upending the field.
By Robert Hart
Categories: AI Β· Tech Β· OpenAI
As of 2026, the race for artificial general intelligence has intensified to an unprecedented degree, and the competitive dynamics between leading labs are increasingly shaping not only the pace of innovation but also the culture of the research community itself. What was once a shared scientific pursuit has, according to some insiders, devolved into a zero-sum contest β with OpenAI at the center of the fray, determined above all else to win.
This article was originally reported by The Verge and has been adapted for clarity and publication readiness.
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