Faustian bargain
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OpenAI considers a Faustian bargain with the U.S. government.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026
“The Apprentice,” which is labeled as inspired by true events, portrays Trump’s dealings with Cohn as a Faustian bargain that guided his rise as a businessman and, later, as a politician.
From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024
This Faustian bargain is the bread and butter of the tech industry: You receive ostensibly “free” services in exchange for your data.
From Slate • Nov. 25, 2022
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
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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