Faustian bargain
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OpenAI considers a Faustian bargain with the U.S. government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
It’s a clever parody of the Faustian bargain we’ve made with social media, relinquishing our privacy for access to the comments, likes and images of others.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 29, 2022
Still, some say the oligarchs who struck a Faustian bargain with Putin have grown accustomed to enjoying a lavish lifestyle, one that they may not want to give up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2022
It’s a scenario presenting some parents of color with a Faustian bargain.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 2021
The Faustian bargain between humans and grains was not the only deal our species made.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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