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Influencers draw backlash for attending OpenAI’s first luxury trip

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OpenAI's first influencer brand trip, called "Summer Club," brought creators to a luxury upstate New York retreat featuring farm-to-table dinners and beekeeping, sparking widespread backlash online. Critics accused influencers of ignoring AI's environmental impact, especially with OpenAI's $500 billion Ohio data center deal looming. OpenAI said the event was education-focused, aiming to teach creators about its new ChatGPT Work product.

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