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Emergency Episode! Sam Altman Out at OpenAI and X's Advertiser Exodus

Nov 18, 2023
32:16
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Former CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, discusses his sudden departure from the company and speculations surrounding it. Kara and Scott also dive into Elon Musk's endorsement of an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory, resulting in major advertisers leaving X. They analyze governance issues in influential companies, concerns about income inequality, and the importance of speaking out against hate speech.
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  • Sam Altman stepped down as CEO of OpenAI due to a lack of consistent communication, leading to the board's loss of confidence in his leadership.
  • Elon Musk's endorsement of an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory has resulted in major advertisers cutting ties with his companies and raised concerns about the lack of accountability in powerful individuals.

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Sam Altman steps down as CEO of OpenAI

Sam Altman has stepped down as CEO of OpenAI following a review process by the board. The board cited Altman's lack of consistent candor in his communication as the reason for their loss of confidence in his leadership. Mira Marathi, the Chief Technology Officer, has been appointed as the interim CEO. Altman expressed his love for OpenAI and working with talented people and indicated that he will have more to say about his future plans later.

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