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OpenAI's nonprofit arm just committed $100 million to the Common Health Coalition, going after a decade-old problem: a hepatitis C cure exists, yet roughly two-thirds of Americans living with the disease remain untreated. This episode breaks down what was actually announced, why the design principle behind it matters even if you're not in healthcare, and where a healthy dose of skepticism is still warranted.

Sean covers the program's three stated priorities, the Breakthroughs to Follow-Through initiative launching in four states, and what this signals about where institutional AI investment in the nonprofit sector is actually heading, plus an honest look at what's still unproven.

Sean is the founder of Magnolia Philanthropic Services, advising nonprofits nationwide on development strategy, with 25+ years in the field.