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Sam Altman wants people to move on from the 'soap opera' that was his brief firing from OpenAI
Business Insider
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1y ago
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Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI, prefers not to dwell on his brief firing from the company, referring to it as a "soap opera." In an interview with Bloomberg, Altman redirected the conversation to focus on OpenAI's work in artificial general intelligence. Altman's firing in November resulted in a chaotic leadership transition before he was eventually reinstated. Altman described the experience as "unbelievably painful" in a recent podcast interview.
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Sam Altman says his iPhone broke after being fired from OpenAI because it was overwhelmed with messages
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, revealed that his iPhone became unusable after he was fired from the company. Altman received an overwhelming number of messages following his abrupt firing, to the point where his phone stopped working properly. After several high-profile employees resigned from OpenAI, Altman also started receiving messages from individuals interested in working with him. The reasons for Altman's firing remain unclear, but his reinstatement as CEO and the replacement of the board followed the tumultuous chain of events.
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Sam Altman may have found a loophole to cash in at OpenAI
Gizmodo
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1y ago
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According to new reporting from Wired, it has been revealed that Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI, would have profited from the company's deal to purchase AI chips. Altman reportedly has no equity in OpenAI but had personally invested in a startup called Rain AI, which has a deal with OpenAI for advanced chips. The connection between Altman's private investments and OpenAI's business may have played a role in his recent firing from the company. The reasons behind Altman's firing, however, remain unclear.
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There's a secret WhatsApp group chat with more than 100 Silicon Valley CEOs in it and even they didn't know what Sam Altman did to get fired
Business Insider
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1y ago
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Over 100 Silicon Valley CEOs were engaged in a private WhatsApp group chat speculating about Sam Altman's firing from OpenAI. The chat included tech titans such as Mark Zuckerberg and Drew Houston. Altman, who was ousted as the CEO of OpenAI, was later reinstated, but the exact reason for his removal remains unknown. OpenAI has appointed lawyers to review the events leading to Altman's firing.
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Sam Altman agrees to internal investigation after return to OpenAI
Outlook India
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1y ago
Medial
Sam Altman, reinstated as CEO of OpenAI after his recent firing, has agreed to an internal investigation into his conduct, cited by the board as the reason for his ouster. The board mentioned Altman's lack of consistent candor, but no specific examples were provided. Altman, seeking more control, including the removal of the firing board, and other top OpenAI executives, will join Microsoft following Altman's termination. Microsoft plans to utilize OpenAI's technology in its products and has invested significantly in the company.
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Sam Altman on being fired and rehired by OpenAI
The Verge
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1m ago
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Sam Altman was rehired as OpenAI’s CEO after a brief, tumultuous boardroom coup. Initially defiant and emotional, he quickly decided to return due to his dedication to OpenAI’s mission of safe AGI and his commitment to the team. The board will conduct an independent review to understand the reasons behind his firing. Microsoft, OpenAI's biggest investor, is set to take a nonvoting board seat. Altman emphasized the company’s resilience and continued progress throughout the ordeal.
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Sam Altman accused of "Psychologically Abusive" behavior
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the recent departure of Sam Altman from OpenAI. While the exact reasons for his firing remain unknown, allegations have surfaced of his abusive and toxic behavior towards employees. According to reports, Altman was accused of creating chaos and pitting employees against each other. These claims, along with a conflict with board member Helen Toner, were major factors in his dismissal. Altman's reinstatement as CEO and OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft suggest they are trying to move forward, but his reputation may be permanently affected.
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OpenAI board attempts to hit “Ctrl-Z” in talks with Altman to return as CEO
Arstechnica
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1y ago
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According to sources, the OpenAI board is discussing the possibility of Sam Altman returning as CEO, just over a day since his surprising firing. Altman, however, is "ambivalent" about returning and would require significant changes to how the company is managed. The board's decision to potentially bring Altman back comes after facing backlash for his abrupt dismissal. With support from within the company, Altman's return could be a viable option, should he choose to accept. The reasons for Altman's firing are cited as a breakdown in communication with the board.
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Proud of my student who fired Altman: Nobel Prize winner Hinton
Inshorts
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9m ago
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Geoffrey Hinton, who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics along with John Hopfield, said he's proud of his former student who helped in Sam Altman's brief ouster from OpenAI. He was referring to Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI's former Chief Scientist, who completed his PhD under Hinton's supervision. "Sam Altman was much less concerned with safety than with profits," Hinton said.
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Why it was so easy for OpenAI's board to fire Sam Altman, one of the most influential CEOs in tech
Business Insider
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1y ago
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OpenAI's board of directors made a surprising move by firing Sam Altman, the man behind ChatGPT, without providing much notice to shareholders and investors like Microsoft. Altman, the high-profile CEO, was ousted due to the board's lack of confidence in his ability to lead. The decision has raised concerns about how a leading figure in the tech industry could be pushed out of a company he helped co-found so effortlessly. Notably, Altman did not own equity in OpenAI, limiting his power and influence within the board.
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OpenAI coup less stressful than superintelligent AI, Sam Altman says
Economic Times
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1y ago
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, described his brief and swiftly reversed firing as less stressful than the global pursuit of creating artificial general intelligence (AGI) on par with humans. He emphasized the increasing stakes and tensions as the world approaches AGI, noting that regulatory discussions are essential. Altman's dismissal served as a lesson to address urgent problems promptly and highlighted the need for experienced leadership on the board. The Davos summit focused on AI's impact, investments, and potential risks to democracy.
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