OpenAI’s board is facing backlash for firing CEO Sam Altman – but it’s good it had the power to
- Written by Joanne Gray, Lecturer in Digital Cultures at The University of Sydney, University of Sydney
The sudden removal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Friday was met with shock and disapproval by the company’s employees. More than 90% signed a letter threatening to leave OpenAI if the board didn’t resign and reinstate Altman – who has since apparently been poached by Microsoft, along with a number of other key former staff.
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