This chapter delves into the recent events surrounding OpenAI, including the appointment of new CEO Emmett Sheer and the controversy surrounding his old offensive tweets. The episode also highlights the employee backlash against his appointment and hints at the ongoing story.
Paris Marx is joined by Mike Isaac to discuss the drama around Sam Altman being temporarily removed from OpenAI, what it means for the future of the company, and how Microsoft benefits from its partnership with the company.
Mike Isaac is a technology reporter at the New York Times. He’s also the author of Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber.
Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon.
The podcast is produced by Eric Wickham. Transcripts are by Brigitte Pawliw-Fry.
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