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		cjbprime on Nov 18, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Altman was raising billions from Middle East sover... You don't "bootstrap" a chip fab.

wutwutwat on Nov 18, 2023 | [–]

Also lol why would he risk his own money when he can keep it, risk other people's money, and end up richer on the other side even if he fails?

VirusNewbie on Nov 18, 2023 | | [–]

Maybe elon could. But very few people can.

potatopatch on Nov 18, 2023 | [–]

You rent it from TSMC, just like nvidia.

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