The chapter delves into the turmoil and personal reflections of an individual affected by the board drama at OpenAI, highlighting sentiments of betrayal, unfair treatment, and the risk taken to speak out against the company. It discusses the refusal to sign offboarding paperwork, resulting in the loss of vested equity but retaining the ability to voice concerns. Additionally, it explores the formation of a whistleblower group and proposed principles for addressing safety and transparency concerns at OpenAI.
This week, we host a cultural exchange. Kevin and Casey show off their Canadian paraphernalia to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and he shows off what he’s doing to position Canada as a leader in A.I. Then, the OpenAI whistle-blower Daniel Kokotajlo speaks in one of his first public interviews about why he risked almost $2 million in equity to warn of what he calls the reckless culture inside that company.
Guests:
- Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
- Daniel Kokotajlo, a former researcher in OpenAI’s governance division
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