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I struggled a bit to read the transcript for this. It’s seemingly unedited and often doesn’t really make sense, or you have to guess about what mistake the (I assume automated?) transcription made.

(Not saying I’m entitled to better! Obviously any transcription is better than none.)

Executive summary: Austin and Linch explore their disagreements on OpenAI, with Austin being more of an apologist for the company and Linch taking a more critical stance, though neither are experts nor have insider information.

Key points:

1. Linch sees contradictions between OpenAI’s public messaging and actions, while Austin is less concerned about issues like NDAs.

2. They disagree on the impact and motivations behind recent EA-affiliated employee departures from OpenAI.

3. On the Scarlett Johansson voice controversy, Austin is more sympathetic to OpenAI while Linch finds their handling of it suspicious.

4. Linch questions whether a for-profit company dedicated to AGI is the best structure, while Austin believes the startup model enables better execution.

5. Austin sees OpenAI as democratic in providing wide access to AI, while Linch argues the company is making important decisions on behalf of humanity without consent.

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