OpenAI's COO: "Bubbles Have Almost Always Preceded Some Important Technological Shift” | Term Sheet

OpenAI has had a huge week. Fresh off launching the AI video generation and social app Sora 2, they closed a multibillion dollar partnership with AMD that sent the company’s stock soaring. This was quickly followed by the release of new features, like agent-building and ChatGPT app integration, meant to supercharge OpenAI’s hold on the culture. Allie sat down with OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap at the company’s DevDay in San Francisco to discuss where the company stands in the enterprise market, what he thinks of the “AI bubble,” that MIT study, and more. 00:25 OpenAI news 03:32 How OpenAI has changed in a year 06:26 The public markets and OpenAI 07:21 What will the future look like? 08:15 What’s the state of the AI business landscape 10:47 How does the ease of building impact the startup ecosystem 12:27 AI bubble discourse 12:57 The MIT study on generative AI pilots 17:41 Measuring ROI in enterprise AI adoption 20:34 How does OpenAI use OpenAI? 24:35 What Brad has learned from studying past tech cycles 26:15 The OpenAI startup fund 29:25 What Brad learned at Y Combinator 32:05 An early memory from OpenAI Subscribe to Fortune - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Fortune Magazine is a global leader in business journalism with 55 million monthly page views and a readership of nearly 32 million, with major franchises including the Fortune 500 and the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. The new Fortune video channel dives into personal stories from business owners and entrepreneurs becoming successful in business and sharing their tips to help you reach your goals. Website: http://fortune.com/ Facebook:   / fortunemagazine   Twitter:   / fortunemagazine   TikTok:   / fortune  

“Success Disasters,” Data Privacy, and Unlocking Growth with Oura CEO Tom Hale | Term Sheet
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“Success Disasters,” Data Privacy, and Unlocking Growth with Oura CEO Tom Hale | Term Sheet

He Risked Everything To Warn You: No One Is Ready For What's Coming, And The AI Companies Know It!
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He Risked Everything To Warn You: No One Is Ready For What's Coming, And The AI Companies Know It!

Putting Hoops Data to Work: Davyeon Ross, co-Founder & CEO of ShotTracker
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Putting Hoops Data to Work: Davyeon Ross, co-Founder & CEO of ShotTracker

OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap: GPT-5's Capabilities, Why It Matters, and Where AI Goes Next
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OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap: GPT-5's Capabilities, Why It Matters, and Where AI Goes Next

Why This Billionaire AI Founder Doesn’t Chase Funding | Term Sheet
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Why This Billionaire AI Founder Doesn’t Chase Funding | Term Sheet

"How to Think About AI": Cory Doctorow on Big Tech, Understanding AI, Labor Automation & More
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"How to Think About AI": Cory Doctorow on Big Tech, Understanding AI, Labor Automation & More

The AI Skills Nobody is Teaching (And Everyone Needs) | AI Expert Ethan Mollick
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The AI Skills Nobody is Teaching (And Everyone Needs) | AI Expert Ethan Mollick

Jensen Huang – Will Nvidia’s moat persist?
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Jensen Huang – Will Nvidia’s moat persist?

Anthropic, OpenAI Should Not Be Allowed to IPO, Says Ed Zitron
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Anthropic, OpenAI Should Not Be Allowed to IPO, Says Ed Zitron

Leading in the Age of AI: A Conversation with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang | Global Conference 2026
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Leading in the Age of AI: A Conversation with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang | Global Conference 2026

AI Bubble: ‘This could actually be lethal | Ed Zitron
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AI Bubble: ‘This could actually be lethal | Ed Zitron

The New Rule for Picking AI Winners | The a16z Show
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The New Rule for Picking AI Winners | The a16z Show

Keynote: After the AI Hype – What’s Real, and What’s Next - Richard Campbell - 2026
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Keynote: After the AI Hype – What’s Real, and What’s Next - Richard Campbell - 2026

FULL DISCUSSION: Google's Demis Hassabis, Anthropic's Dario Amodei Debate the World After AGI | AI1G
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FULL DISCUSSION: Google's Demis Hassabis, Anthropic's Dario Amodei Debate the World After AGI | AI1G

Inside the Mind of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei | The Circuit | Extended Interview
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Inside the Mind of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei | The Circuit | Extended Interview

MIT Just Revealed the AI Bubble's Fatal Flaw
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MIT Just Revealed the AI Bubble's Fatal Flaw

Full interview: "Godfather of AI" shares prediction for future of AI, issues warnings
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Full interview: "Godfather of AI" shares prediction for future of AI, issues warnings

Jensen Huang: Why companies need open agent systems
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Jensen Huang: Why companies need open agent systems

The $7B VC: Trillions in AI Bets Will be Wiped Out | Term Sheet
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The $7B VC: Trillions in AI Bets Will be Wiped Out | Term Sheet

How to Build a Remarkable Brand in the Age of AI | Seth Godin
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How to Build a Remarkable Brand in the Age of AI | Seth Godin