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OpenAI Is Spinning Out Of Sam Altman's Control

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson assess threats to OpenAI, including potential leadership changes and competition from China, while identifying sectors least exposed to the AI trade.

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson discuss OpenAI's turbulent week, highlighting potential leadership shake-ups and the serious challenge posed by China's latest AI models.

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66 minJul 20, 2026Prof G Markets

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OpenAI Leadership Instability

Scott Galloway anticipates a potential leadership shake-up at OpenAI as the company faces a turbulent week.

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China's AI Competition

China's latest AI models are identified as a serious challenge to OpenAI's market position.

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Diversified Market Narrative

The hosts examine the growing narrative that the market is becoming more diversified, with AI's influence extending beyond Big Tech.

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Sectors Least Exposed to AI

Galloway and Elson identify specific sectors that they believe are least exposed to the current AI trade.

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What threats are currently facing OpenAI?

OpenAI is facing a turbulent week with potential leadership shake-ups and serious challenges from China's latest AI models.

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How does the market view AI's influence?

There is a growing narrative that the market is becoming more diversified, with AI's influence extending far beyond Big Tech.

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Which sectors are least exposed to the AI trade?

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson identify specific sectors they believe are least exposed to the AI trade, though specific sectors are not detailed in the provided evidence.

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    Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack OpenAI's turbulent week and assess the biggest threats facing the company.

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    They discuss why China's latest AI models could pose a serious challenge and why Scott thinks there might be a leadership shake-up at OpenAI.

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    Then, they examine the growing narrative that the market is becoming more diversified, arguing that AI's influence extends far beyond Big Tech, and identify the sectors they believe are least exposed to the AI trade.

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