The abrupt firing of Sam Altman from the helm of OpenAI, followed by his equally surprising reinstatement, hinted at something that spooked the company’s board—a development so significant it rattled the very foundations of this AI industry leader. OpenAI’s internal drama didn’t just raise eyebrows; it triggered a wave of speculation about what could have scared an organization at the forefront of AI research. This episode will dive into the series of events that led to this tumultuous period in OpenAI’s history, and will explore what potentially sparked fear and fascination in equal measure
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