good thing
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Sam Altman acknowledged on a podcast this week that “we’ve all been too ambitious on the timelines,” but he was able to talk softly about how that was a good thing.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
“So that’s of course why they’re connecting it to DEI because it is a good thing for marginalized people.”
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
I think it is a good thing that there is more interest in investing, particularly among younger people.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
“Well, that was a good thing for today!” he cheered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
That was one good thing about winter in Alaska—not worrying about grizzlies.
From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis
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