- Sam Altman of OpenAI critiques the aesthetic of Google’s recent AI event.
- OpenAI’s understated event contrasted sharply with Google’s grand production.
- The rivalry between OpenAI and Google intensifies with timed announcements and competitive displays.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently criticized Google for the grandiose aesthetic of its AI event. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Altman contrasted OpenAI’s sleek, intimate presentation with Google’s elaborate stage setup.
Altman emphasized the difference in styles by sharing a side-by-side image of OpenAI’s dimly lit office setting against Google’s brightly lit, colorful stage. OpenAI’s event was brief and focused, while Google’s nearly two-hour presentation featured multiple speakers and a performance by musician Marc Rebillet.
The rivalry between OpenAI and Google is heating up, with both companies timing their major AI announcements closely. Google showcased a new AI agent, “Project Astra,” just before OpenAI introduced its latest model, GPT-4o, highlighting the competitive nature of the AI sector.
i try not to think about competitors too much, but i cannot stop thinking about the aesthetic difference between openai and google pic.twitter.com/hRFYhzm5K8
— Sam Altman (@sama) May 16, 2024
