PewDiePie is setting AI free... and OpenAI is furious

Name: PewDiePie is setting AI free... and OpenAI is furious
Uploaded: 2026-10-06T04:34:44+08:00
Description: Namespace is actually the fastest way to run your GitHub Actions (and more). Try it for free - https://namespace.so/github-actions PewDiePie is building Ajax, an uncensored AI model he trained at home after OpenAI banned him twice for distillation. Let's dive in. Want more Fireship? 🗞️ Newsletter: https://bytes.dev 🧠 Courses: https://fireship.dev

1.3M views6 minOct 6, 2026

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Current velocity11.3Kviews per hour

Engagement2.1%likes + comments

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Last observed 10/8/2026, 3:28:33 AM

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