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Sam Altman's Return to OpenAI, Meta's Underage Users, and Guest Alan Patricof

Nov 28, 2023
Alan Patricof, a legendary venture capitalist, shares his insights on the longevity economy, emphasizing its potential as a smart investment. The discussion also covers Sam Altman's return to OpenAI, exploring the ethical tensions in AI governance. They examine Meta's troubling awareness of underage users on their platform and the alarming mental health impact of social media on teens. The conversation weaves in reflections on accountability, corporate ethics, and the evolving landscape of technology and finance.
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  • Sam Altman has returned as the CEO of OpenAI after a period of chaos and board reshuffling, aiming to bring stability and effectiveness to the company's governance.
  • Alan Patricof emphasizes the need to combat ageism in the workplace and prepare for an aging workforce by retaining older employees, transferring knowledge, and retraining for second careers.

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Sam Altman returns as CEO of OpenAI

Sam Altman has returned as the CEO of OpenAI after a period of chaos and board reshuffling. OpenAI's board has been overhauled, with Microsoft's involvement becoming more prominent. The new board structure aims to bring stability and effectiveness to the governance of the company.

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