Good morning.
Today’s must-read is the cover story from our February magazine about OpenAI, written by Jeremy Kahn with reporting from Michal Lev-Ram and Jessica Mathews. They correctly compare ChatGPT’s release last November to a Netscape or iPhone moment—a technology breakthrough that opens up vast new space in the public imagination.
The potential is huge, which is why Microsoft is extending its partnership with OpenAI through a “multiyear, multibillion dollar investment”—reportedly a $10 billion outlay that would value the company at near $30 billion. One can imagine a future where everyone has a “generative A.I.” assistant that offers quick solutions to business challenges, writes instant computer code based on verbal commands, and conjures up art and video on demand. The upside is boundless.
