Sam Altman-backed fusion startup Helion in talks to sell power to OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is stepping down as board chair of Helion. His departure comes as reports that the two companies are negotiating a deal that would see Helion sell 12.5% of its power output to OpenAI.
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Sam Altman-backed fusion startup Helion in talks with OpenAI
Helion is reportedly negotiating a deal that would see it sell 12.5% of its power output to OpenAI.
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