Thoughts on this Sam Altman quote?

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Summary

A discussion on Sam Altman's vision of AI as a metered utility like electricity or water, raising questions about practicality and concerns over dependence on a few companies.

“We see a future where intelligence is a utility, like electricity or water, and people buy it from us on a meter." What do you think this means in practice? Is this a reasonable vision for AI, or does it raise concerns about dependence on a few companies for access to intelligence ?
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