this post was submitted on 20 Jan 2026
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This is a huge about-face on the earlier proclamation. I really wonder what changed his mind from "AI will radically transform every industry" to "it doesn’t need to be used to discover the 'magical molecule,' but provide some other tangible, less extraordinary benefit to developing the product."
Sure, everyone here has seen the writing on the wall for years, but until now his paycheck has depended on him not seeing it. I wonder if he's getting internal pressure from some on the board of directors.
Shareholders told him he's not getting a golden parachute
Oh. He's still got a golden parachute, but rather than being a bazillion crap loads it's only half a bazillion crap loads.
Only half a bazillion?
Ah man,… oh well, only 3 personal cruise ships this year then I guess. tightens belt