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Ask HN: How likely is it that SpaceX buys OpenAI?

A Hacker News user asks how likely it is that SpaceX buys OpenAI, suggesting the idea could inflate SpaceX's stock and provide an exit for OpenAI. Another user dismisses the possibility as zero given the personalities involved.

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Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Ask HN: How likely is it that SpaceX buys OpenAI? 1 point by dwa3592 33 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | 1 comment Given their inflated value, they could easily float this idea and the stock is gonna go bonkers!! It might turn out a good exit for OpenAI too. help ungreased0675 26 minutes ago | next [–] Given the personalities involved, zero chance. reply Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search:

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