Altman’s three AI endgames: an inspector, a merger, or melted GPUs

Computer systems that perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as understanding language, recognising images or making decisions.

AI is changing work, media and public services, raising questions about jobs, safety and regulation.

The combination of two companies into one, often negotiated alongside an acquisition, where one company buys another.

Deals reshape industries and can affect prices, jobs and competition, so regulators often review them.