The TED AI Show What really went down at OpenAI and the future of regulation w/ Helen Toner
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May 28, 2024 
Former OpenAI board member and AI policy expert, Helen Toner, discusses internal conflicts at OpenAI, deceptive practices, regulating AI in surveillance technologies, combating AI-driven voice and video scams, and the complexities of regulating AI technology and policymaking.
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Board Lost Trust In Sam Altman
- Helen Toner describes repeated instances where Sam Altman withheld information and misled the board.
- Those patterns led four board members to conclude they could no longer trust him as CEO.
Executives Shared Evidence Against Altman
- Executives reported screenshots and documentation alleging psychological abuse and deception by Sam Altman.
- Those testimonies intensified board discussions and pushed toward firing him.
Fear And Incentives Shaped The Reinstatement
- Internal fear and threats of company collapse drove many employees to demand Altman's reinstatement.
- Power dynamics and retaliation history shaped staff responses more than independent evaluation of leadership.