Sam Altman thinks Silicon Valley has lost its culture of innovation

OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman said Silicon Valley no longer has an innovation culture
He feels Silicon Valley's focus on quick returns has shifted focus from groundbreaking research
Altman questioned when was the last great scientific breakthrough from a Silicon Valley company
He attributes the lack of innovation to Silicon Valley's focus on fast growth using existing tech
This isn't the first time Altman has criticized Silicon Valley's ability to innovate

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