[boredtofears]

Its a lot less odd when you remember that he's running an AI company himself.

[barrowclift]

I'm seeing your comment's downvoted, I'd like to hear from those that did as to why. Doesn't his current venture with his AGI startup Keen Technologies deserve being called out as a potential conflict of interest, here?

[NeutralCrane]

Because whether there is a conflict of interest or not, the argument can and should be examined on its own merits.

[Findecanor]

Ah.. So the old “It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends upon his not understanding it!”.

[NeutralCrane]

Yes, but likely in the exact inverse than what is implied here. Carmack has generational wealth, he is likely fine financially regardless of how AI pans out. The many individuals who feel they should be financially compensated for code they open sourced are likely far more invested financially in that particular outcome.