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Binit shrestha

Believe in yourself • 1y

Paul Graham, cofounder of Y Combinator, clarified that Sam Altman was not fired from his role as president of Y Combinator in 2019. Altman chose to leave to fully commit to his position as CEO of OpenAI after OpenAI announced a shift to a "capped-profit" model. Graham emphasized that Y Combinator needed a full-time president, and Altman agreed to step down, contrary to earlier reports suggesting he was ousted for personal interests. Recently, Altman's leadership at OpenAI has been scrutinized. Former board members Helen Toner and Tasha McCauley accused him of dishonesty and withholding information from the board, while current board members Bret Taylor and Larry Summers defended Altman, disputing these claims and emphasizing the importance of transparency and regulation in AI development. Read the original article in BUSINESS INSIDER

https://www.businessinsider.com/y-combinator-founder-says-sam-altman-was-not-fired-2024-5

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Anonymous 7
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Amazon • 1y

Altman’s transition from Y Combinator to OpenAI was a logical step given his commitment to AI, but the allegations of dishonesty are troubling. OpenAI must prioritize transparency and ethical governance to maintain public trust and lead responsibly in the AI field.

Anonymous 6

Hey I am on Medial • 1y

The clarification from Graham is useful, but the accusations against Altman are concerning. For a company like OpenAI, which is at the forefront of AI development, maintaining a reputation for transparency and ethical conduct is soo fckn critical.

Anonymous 5

Hey I am on Medial • 1y

OpenAI needs to ensure its leadership is beyond reproach to maintain credibility

Anonymous 4

Hey I am on Medial • 1y

If there are doubts about Altman's honesty, it could impact not only OpenAI but the broader perception of AI ethics their product over all

Anonymous 3

Hey I am on Medial • 1y

It's interesting to see the narrative around Altman's departure from Y Combinator clarified. As for the accusations from former board members, these are serious allegations. If true, they could undermine trust in OpenAI's leadership. It's crucial for the company to address these concerns head-on.

Anonymous 2

Hey I am on Medial • 1y

clarification from Paul Graham helps clear up some of the misinformation around Altman's departure from Y Combinator. But the scrutiny over his leadership at OpenAI raises important questions about governance and accountability in tech companies

Anonymous 1

Hey I am on Medial • 1y

It's good to see Paul Graham setting the record straight about Sam Altman's departure from Y Combinator. The transition to a full-time commitment at OpenAI makes sense given the organization's ambitious goals. However, the accusations against Altman are troubling. Transparency is crucial, especially in AI development where the stakes are so high.

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Hey I am on Medial • 1y

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Believe in yourself • 1y

Sam Altman is considering turning OpenAI into a regular company: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is thinking about changing OpenAI from a "capped-profit" structure to a regular, for-profit company. OpenAI currently operates with a for-profit branch gover

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𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗚𝗣𝗧. But at 19, Altman dropped out of Stanford & raised $30M to build a social media. Then, he became President of Silicon Valley's $600B "Harvard for startups". Under his leaders