Altman Calls Singularity, Salsify Exits, Nvidia Courts Startups
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · 9 min

OpenAI’s Sam Altman says AI has reached “the singularity,” setting up a week of founder-and-builder debates: Salsify’s reported $1B Cinven exit, Nvidia’s startup orbit, and Cory Doctorow’s warning about using AI without surrendering agency.
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman says AI has reached “the singularity,” setting up a week of founder-and-builder debates: Salsify’s reported $1B Cinven exit, Nvidia’s startup orbit, and Cory Doctorow’s warning about using AI without surrendering agency.
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