Summary:
- Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, and Greg Brockman, the organization’s president, were ousted by the board in a swift and unexpected move.
- The board stated that Altman was “not consistently candid in his communications with the board and the broader OpenAI team.”
- Speculation is running wild about what Altman may have lied about or omitted, including conflicts of interest, data leaks, or personal scandals.
- Altman was not returning to OpenAI and instead was hired by Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team.
- The board announced that Emmett Shear, former CEO of Twitch, would act as interim CEO of OpenAI.
Ted’s Take:
Well, well, well, looks like Sam Altman got himself a one-way ticket out of OpenAI. And not just him, but Greg Brockman too! They were kicked off the board faster than a squirrel running from a dog. The board said Altman wasn’t “consistently candid,” which is just a fancy way of saying he’s a big, fat liar. What did he lie about, you ask? Well, there are rumors flying around like birds in a tornado. Some say he had conflicts of interest or leaked data or was planning to start a rival AI company. But, hold on to your seat belts, because it gets even juicier. Altman’s sister accused him of sexual assault on Twitter! Yikes, that’s a big bombshell. Good thing he found a new gig at Microsoft, leading an AI team. Talk about getting a job upgrade. But OpenAI isn’t off the hook either. Their mission and values seem about as clear as mud, and the board’s lack of transparency is pretty sus. So, buckle up folks, because this scandal ain’t over yet. The phrase “not consistently candid” will go down in history as one of the most puzzling and intriguing things ever said by a board. Who knew being dishonest could cause so much drama?
Original Article: https://venturebeat.com/ai/not-consistently-candid-the-cryptic-phrase-that-ended-sam-altmans-tenure-at-openai/
