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OpenAI nearly blew up their $80 billion company. But was the issue they were reportedly arguing over really the right issue?

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  By Chris Stokel-Walker November 22, 2023 On Tuesday night, OpenAI announced that it had reached an agreement in principle for cofounder and recently ousted CEO Sam Altman to return to the company. As part of the arrangement, the $80 billion company will also have a new board composed of Bret Taylor, Larry Summers, and … Continue reading OpenAI nearly blew up their $80 billion company. But was the issue they were reportedly arguing over really the right issue? →

Sam Altman is reinstated as OpenAI CEO five days after being fired

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Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO five days after being fired An initial three-man board with one original member has been appointed to create a permanent board. Steve Dent Reporter Updated Wed, Nov 22, 2023 Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Sam Altman is returning to OpenAI as CEO after his firing five days ago launched the company … Continue reading Sam Altman is reinstated as OpenAI CEO five days after being fired →

OpenAI drama shows why news junkies can’t quit Twitter, even if they hate X

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  By Emily Price November 20, 2023 If you were looking for information about Sam Altman’s abrupt departure from OpenAI this weekend, you likely found yourself, like me, constantly refreshing your news feed on X. While advertisers like Apple and Disney were fleeing the platform, starting Friday, over concerns that their ads were being shown … Continue reading OpenAI drama shows why news junkies can’t quit Twitter, even if they hate X →

New OpenAI CEO Emmett Shear’s time at Twitch gives clues to the future of the AI giant

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  By Chris Stokel-Walker November 20, 2023 One of the most tumultuous four-day spans in Silicon Valley history has finally concluded (for now at least), and in the end we’re left with massive changes at both OpenAI and Microsoft—and massive ramifications for the wider world of artificial intelligence.  Sam Altman, the OpenAI CEO summarily fired … Continue reading New OpenAI CEO Emmett Shear’s time at Twitch gives clues to the future of the AI giant →

Reports: Sam Altman won’t return as OpenAI CEO; Emmett Shear said to be tapped

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  By Morgan Clendaniel November 20, 2023 After a weekend of drama, the board of OpenAI has decided not to reinstate CEO Sam Altman, who was ousted from the position on Friday in a move that shocked Silicon Valley. Instead, the board will install Emmett Shear, the former CEO of Twitch, as its new interim … Continue reading Reports: Sam Altman won’t return as OpenAI CEO; Emmett Shear said to be tapped →

Internal memo says Sam Altman’s firing wasn’t due to ‘malfeasance’ or OpenAI safety practices

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Internal memo says Sam Altman’s firing wasn’t due to ‘malfeasance’ or OpenAI safety practices The message to staff, sent by COO Brad Lightcap, was obtained by Axios and The New York Times. Cheyenne MacDonald   Sat, Nov 18, 2023 Carlos Barria / reuters An internal memo sent to OpenAI staff on Saturday after former CEO … Continue reading Internal memo says Sam Altman’s firing wasn’t due to ‘malfeasance’ or OpenAI safety practices →

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