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The chaos inside OpenAI – Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and existential risk explained _ Karen Hao

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OpenAI's Turbulent Transformation

This chapter investigates the recent turmoil within OpenAI, focusing on the CEO's dramatic ousting and reinstatement. It examines the organization's unique nonprofit foundation, contrasting it with the commercialization trends in the tech industry, particularly as it shifts to a capped-profit model. The narrative highlights the internal conflicts and implications of this transition, especially regarding employee concerns about the impact on their original mission.

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