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AI Bubble Teetering on the Brink as OpenAI Admits to Massive Financial Failure: A $20 billion setback. (futurism.com)
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[โ€“] BlaestEgnen@feddit.dk 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

But that's two different funding mechanics.

Defined benefit, buys bonds. So the government wants to build a metro in Sydney, borrow the money and own 100%.

Defined contribution, buys ownership. So the government wants to build a metro in Sydney, sells 40% ownership to fund the building phase.

[โ€“] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 1 points 1 day ago

Yes, different mechanisms and different outcomes. However, that doesn't make one better for business as you mentioned. They just act in different ways for all parties.