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OpenAI hosted influencers at a luxury retreat with beekeeping. The internet backlash was swift.
OpenAI hosted influencers at a luxury retreat in upstate New York, including beekeeping and meals, which drew online criticism for greenwashing. The event, tied to the launch of ChatGPT Work, faced backlash for appearing hypocritical given OpenAI's energy-intensive data centers.
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