The Artificial Intelligence Show #73: OpenAI Fires Sam Altman: What Happened? And What Could Happen Next?
Nov 20, 2023
Big changes are shaking up OpenAI after Sam Altman's surprising dismissal. The podcast provides an insightful look at the chaos that followed, with major figures like Greg Brockman also stepping down. The discussion covers the potential implications for projects like GPT-5 and the future of artificial general intelligence. The hosts reflect on OpenAI's history and the impact of leadership turmoil on the AI sector. Listeners are left pondering the direction AI technology might take in this transformational moment.
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Paul's Friday Surprise
- Paul Reitzer was caught off guard by OpenAI's announcement while at the airport.
- Ironically, he had just posted about AI persuasion when the news broke.
Initial Observations
- OpenAI's structure, AGI, and Microsoft's investment were key factors from the start.
- Paul Reitzer predicted these would be crucial to understanding the situation.
OpenAI's Structure
- OpenAI's for-profit arm, OpenAI LP, operates under a capped-profit model.
- Excess profits return to the non-profit to benefit humanity, prioritizing the mission over investor returns.
