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The Vergecast

Emergency podcast: chaos at OpenAI

Nov 20, 2023 · 1h 9m
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  • Sam Altman fired as OpenAI CEO then rehired within days; Emmett Shear becomes interim CEO before Altman's return
  • Hundreds of OpenAI employees threaten resignation and Microsoft hires Sam Altman, creating mass defection threat
  • Board discussions and dramatic weekend negotiations reshape OpenAI leadership and competitive dynamics with Microsoft

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