This chapter explores the conflicts and tensions surrounding OpenAI's mission of building AGI for the benefit of humanity, including the departure of Elon Musk and the transformation of the nonprofit into a for-profit company. It highlights the clash between safe AI development and the rapid release of AI products, ultimately leading to the firing of the CEO.
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Last week, Sam Altman the CEO of OpenAI - the makers of ChatGPT - was sacked by his board. After a dramatic few days, he is back at the company along with a new board. But is it really business as usual at OpenAI?
Guest: Danny Fortson, West Coast Correspondent, The Sunday Times.
Host: Manveen Rana.
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