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November 20th, 2023 | OpenAI staff threaten to quit unless board resigns

Nov 21, 2023
Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discusses the staff protests and board resignations at OpenAI. Other topics include Boeing's data leak, the misalignment of OpenAI, principles of functional programming, a fast job queue system, and the versatility of the RSS web protocol.
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  • Over 730 OpenAI employees demand board resignation, Microsoft offers place for dissenting employees in new AI team.
  • Boeing's refusal to pay ransom leads to leaked data, sparking debates on national security and implications for corporate negotiations.

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Controversies at OpenAI

Over 730 OpenAI employees have demanded the resignation of their board or they will quit en masse. Microsoft has emerged as a potential savior, offering a place for dissenting employees in a new advanced AI team. Discussions revolve around OpenAI's relationship with Microsoft and the future of chat GPT.

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