Sam Altman's journey and the chaos surrounding OpenAI, concerns about AI development and CZ's downfall, OpenAI's success in AI models and revenue, the structure and tensions within OpenAI, debate over safety in AI development, the risks and potential of artificial intelligence, and topics like movie popularity, towns named after Turkey, global travel recovery, and challenges for the travel industry discussed in this episode.

Benedict Evans and The Economist's technology analysts discuss the recent chaos surrounding OpenAI, including Sam Altman's departure and return as CEO. They explore the worries about AI development and the implications for the wider industry. The podcast also dives into OpenAI's significance in the AI market, its structure and history, and the need to ensure safe development of artificial general intelligence. The discussion touches on concerns and fears surrounding the safe deployment of AI and the importance of regulations and technical solutions to mitigate risks.