The OpenAI debacle (a retrospective)

Daniel & Chris conduct a retrospective analysis of the recent OpenAI debacle in which CEO Sam Altman was sacked by the OpenAI board, only to return days later with a new supportive board. The events and people involved are discussed from start to finish along with the potential impact of these events on the AI industry.

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OpenAI | WikipediaHow OpenAI’s origins explain the Sam Altman dramaOpenAI chaos: A timeline of firings, interim CEOs, re-hirings and other twistsOpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster, sources sayEveryone’s talking about OpenAI’s Q*. Here’s what you need to know about the mysterious project.It is Time to Profit off of the OpenAI DramaYann LeCun | LinkedInAdvent of GenAI Hackathon Upcoming Events:

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