Business Wars Sam Altman & the Battle for OpenAI | If You Come At the King… | 2
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Apr 3, 2024 
Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, navigates a whirlwind after a shocking firing by Ilya Sutskever. In a tense atmosphere filled with corporate drama, Altman strategizes to reclaim his position, engaging in late-night talks and negotiations fueled by urgency. With Microsoft backing him, a coalition forms to counter the board's decision. Employees voice their disagreement, leading to significant unrest, as internal struggles unfold. The episode captures the chaotic clash of leadership and the critical stakes for the future of AI innovation at OpenAI.
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Sudden Firing
- OpenAI fired Sam Altman without warning, shocking Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
- Nadella learned about the firing from Mira Murati, OpenAI's CTO, who was asked to be interim CEO.
Microsoft's Response
- Microsoft's significant investment in OpenAI made the firing a major concern for them.
- Nadella and his team strategized how to respond, considering supporting Murati, reinstating Altman, or hiring Altman and his team.
Microsoft's Plans
- Microsoft executives questioned the board's reasoning, citing potential damage to their own products integrating ChatGPT.
- They discussed three plans: supporting Murati, pressuring the board to reinstate Altman, or hiring Altman and his team.
