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Morning Brew Daily

OpenAI Chaos Continues as Most of Staff Threatens to Quit

Nov 21, 2023
26:32
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The podcast discusses the drama at OpenAI with employees threatening to quit if the ex CEO isn't reinstated. It also explores the debate between doomers and tech optimists in AI development, dollarization in Argentina, a clay shortage in movie productions, and the fate of turkeys pardoned by the president.
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Quick takeaways

  • OpenAI employees are threatening to quit if ex CEO Sam Altman is not reinstated, highlighting the power struggle between employees and board members.
  • The resignation of Cruz CEO Kyle Vogt is a setback for GM's autonomous driving car unit, impacting their revenue generation and eroding public trust in the industry.

Deep dives

OpenAI Mutiny and Microsoft Deal

OpenAI employees have staged a virtual mutiny after ex CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman were hired by Microsoft, signing a letter calling for the board to resign and for Altman and Brockman to be reinstated. The Microsoft deal may not be a done deal, as Altman and Brockman would reportedly be happy to go back to OpenAI if the board meets their demands. The battle between tech optimists and AI doomers is playing out in this struggle between employees and board members.

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