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Chaos at OpenAI: What happened to Sam Altman, and what's next

Decoder with Nilay Patel

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Crisis of Loyalty at OpenAI

This chapter explores a critical moment in OpenAI when over 500 employees threatened to resign unless a key leader was reinstated during a tumultuous leadership crisis. It examines the tension between corporate governance and employee loyalty, highlighting the implications of a potential shift to Microsoft and the ideological divide affecting the organization's mission. The discussion critiques the board's decision-making process and emphasizes the challenges of balancing profit-driven goals with ethical considerations in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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