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ToplineThe future of a rumored-to-be-unflattering film about Open AI co-founder Sam Altman looks murky after Amazon, the movie’s original distributor, abruptly dropped it and other big-name options, like Netflix and Focus, are said to have also passed on the film. Open AI CEO Sam Altman on Feb. 3, 2025. Getty ImagesKey FactsAmazon backed out of…
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