Morning Brew Daily OpenAI’s Safety Team Reaches Breaking Point & UAW Takes Big Blow in the South
May 20, 2024
Tension is rising at OpenAI as key safety team members resign, citing profit over ethics. The UAW faces a setback in Alabama, with Mercedes-Benz workers voting against unionization. Meanwhile, Minneapolis sets a minimum pay for rideshare drivers. In sports, Manchester City and Blue Origin celebrate recent victories. The podcast also dives into the turf war brewing between the cannabis and alcohol industries over THC-infused drinks. Lastly, it discusses the lagging sunscreen regulations in the U.S., revealing concerns over public health.
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OpenAI's Internal Conflict
- OpenAI’s leadership is clashing over prioritizing AI safety versus product development.
- This conflict led to the resignation of two safety-focused executives.
UAW's Southern Struggle
- The UAW faced a setback in unionizing Mercedes-Benz’s Alabama plant.
- Mercedes-Benz actively campaigned against the union, unlike Volkswagen in Chattanooga.
Rideshare Wage Compromise
- Uber and Lyft reached a deal with Minneapolis on driver minimum wage, averting their threatened withdrawal.
- The deal sets a statewide minimum wage, overriding the city's stricter measure.