On a podcast with Joe Rogan, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman publicly declared their support for Bitcoin (BTC) and no no for CBDCs.
Oct. 6th episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Altman described Bitcoin as a “super logical” step in technological advancement, free from governmental control and a potential tool against corruption. Rogan, on the other hand, expressed his belief in Bitcoin becoming a “universal viable currency”.
Altman, also the founder of Worldcoin, said the shift towards a “technologically enabled world”, including Bitcoin, could significantly reduce corruption. He voiced his opposition against central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) alongside Rogan, expressing worry about the potential for increased surveillance and control over financial transactions.
Altman’s support for Bitcoin isn’t recent. A decade ago, in a blog post, he argued that a world transacting in Bitcoin would lead to greater transparency and reduced corruption.
Both Altman and Rogan have voiced their objections towards CBDCs, expressing concerns about the United States evolving into a surveillance state. They believe that CBDCs could allow governments to exert even more control over how individuals spend their money.
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