Can someone explain to me why California would believe Sam Altman plans to stay in California? This is a weak handshake agreement that could easily be flipped post IPO. The very flip from non-profit to IPO shows he will do what it takes for OpenAI to "succeed", so why would the geographical location be any more permanent than corporate structure. This isnt a diss to Sam either, it just shows he is motivated by whatever is best for the entity at any given time.
They might stay in California, but that probably has far more to do with available researchers and employee preferences than some agreement with the Attorney General.
They might stay in California, but that probably has far more to do with available researchers and employee preferences than some agreement with the Attorney General.