Morning Brew Daily OpenAI Chaos Continues as Most of Staff Threatens to Quit
Nov 21, 2023
The drama at OpenAI escalates as employees threaten to quit unless Sam Altman is reinstated as CEO. Tensions between cautious 'doomers' and aggressive 'tech optimists' in AI development spark a larger conversation about trust in technology. Meanwhile, the economic ramifications of Argentina adopting the dollar are explored amid its inflation crisis. Also discussed are the quirky stories behind turkey pardoning at the White House and the challenges faced by animators during a potential clay shortage affecting beloved stop-motion films.
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OpenAI Mutiny
- OpenAI employees revolted, demanding the board resign and reinstate Sam Altman and Greg Brockman.
- They threatened to join Altman and Brockman at Microsoft if their demands weren't met.
AI Development Philosophies
- The OpenAI situation reflects a larger battle between "doomers" who prioritize AI safety and "tech optimists" who favor rapid development.
- This conflict highlights the fundamental disagreement about AI's future direction.
Cruise CEO Resignation
- Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt resigned after several incidents involving their self-driving cars, including one where a pedestrian was injured.
- California regulators subsequently suspended Cruise's operating permits due to eroding public trust.