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November 17th, 2023 | OpenAI's board has fired Sam Altman
Nov 18, 2023
The podcast discusses the firing of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI and the impact of electric bikes and mopeds on reducing oil demand. It also covers Valve's release of a 25th anniversary update for Half-Life, the drop in EV battery prices, and the upcoming changes to browser extensions in Google Chrome.
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- Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has been fired due to a lack of candor and loss of confidence in his leadership, leading to Mira Marathi becoming the interim CEO.
- Electric micro-mobility, such as e-bikes and mopeds, is displacing four times as much oil demand as electric cars, potentially reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmentally friendly commuting practices.
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Shakeup at OpenAI: Altman Steps Down, Marathi Becomes Interim CEO
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has stepped down from his role and the board of directors. Mira Marathi, the current CTO, will serve as the interim CEO while a search for a permanent chief is underway. The change stems from a lack of candor on Altman's part, leading to the board's loss of confidence in his leadership. This shift reflects OpenAI's commitment to its mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence for the benefit of humanity.
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