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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

Sam Altman Cancels His Tesla Roadster Reservation After Waiting 7.5 Years — 'It Has Felt Like a Long Time'

Sam Altman OpenAI Tesla Inc. Elon Musk Franz von Holzhausen
AI titan OpenAI has finalized its corporate structure, placing the new for-profit OpenAI Group PBC under the governance of the original nonprofit OpenAI Foundation. (Credit: AFP News)

After an epic wait, Sam Altman — CEO of OpenAI and a prominent figure in the tech world — has finally thrown in the towel on his long-delayed Tesla Roadster reservation. His frustration with the wait was palpable, as he simply stated, 'It Has Felt Like a Long Time'.

For the millions following the highly anticipated electric vehicle, Altman's decision to cancel his order after waiting an astonishing 7.5 years has sent a clear message, even for the tech elite, some waits are just too much.

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