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#89 Who's in charge here? The Altman/OpenAI saga explained

This Week In Digital Trust

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The Firing and Reinstatement of Sam Altman

This chapter discusses the sudden firing and subsequent reinstatement of Sam Altman, the CEO of open AI. It explores the board's decision to appoint interim CEOs, the involvement of stakeholders like Microsoft, and the tensions within the board over critical research papers. The chapter also highlights the shift from a non-profit research institute to a profit-driven enterprise and the implications for AI safety.

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