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First off - Congrats on what is undoubtedly an exciting role, and congrats on your accomplishment. "OpenAI’s mission to build AGI to benefit all of humanity is perhaps the most important and transformative of them all." But I don't see how anyone who knows whats going on not just in OpenAI, but across the industry can say this with a straight-face. Altman is building an doomsday bunker "just for fun" (as you do), so his perspective of what "Transformative" means here is much less optimistic than the mission statement implies. But more important than billionaire antics, OpenAI is pushing the deceptive narrative that AI can replace people, "knows", "reasons", an is "intelligent" in any meaningful sense. This actively and demonstrably harms huge swathes of people while benefiting only the smallest sliver of folks in the world. Not to mention that GenAI is built on the backs of exploited labor in developing countries many of whom suffered long-last psychological harm as a result. But yes, please. Tell me more about how this mission is to benefit "all of humanity"

Is there a Guinness World record for # CEO’s in a 5-Day window? I think if you proposed this script to Hollywood, it would be rejected as unrealistic. OpenAI CEO Friday - Sam Altman OpenAI CEO Saturday - Mira Murati Open AI CEO Sunday - Emmett Sheer Monday - OPENAI was in open revolt on Monday with more than 730 employees signing an open letter threatening to leave unless the board resigns and reinstates Sam Altman as CEO, along with cofounder and former president Greg Brockman. Open AI Tuesday - Sam Altman back as CEO, new BOD announced. What a FUD. This will be a HBR case study for BOD Governance for years to come. #governance #boardofdirectors #ceo #ceos https://lnkd.in/g95haFhQ

Welcome to Friday! The EU Completes World's First AI Regulation, Arrests in a $25 Million in Crypto Heist, The Battle Royale for AI talent hits Twitter (sorry, X), a paradigm shift in AI architecture, and PWC becomes OpenAI's largest enterprise customer. Here are 5 stories that you will be hearing more about in the days ahead.

The tech world was recently shaken by the news of Sam Altman's departure as the CEO of OpenAI, a leading AI research organization. The decision, described as not related to any malfeasance or issues with OpenAI’s practices, appears to stem from a breakdown in communication between Altman and the board. But of course, we are a bit more concerned about the future of Worldcoin. (...) #SamAltman #Worldcoin

📣Breaking News: Leadership Change at OpenAI 🔸In a surprising turn of events, #OpenAI’s Board of Directors has announced the dismissal of Sam Altman as #CEO. 🔸This decision comes amidst a period of significant growth and transformation for the company, known for its groundbreaking work in #AI. 🔸The Board’s Statement: OpenAI, established with the mission to create AI that benefits #humanity, remains steadfast in its purpose. While acknowledging Altman’s contributions to OpenAI’s foundation and growth, the board expressed the need for new #leadership to guide future advancements. 🔶The Reason Behind the Decision: A stated loss of #trust was the primary reason for Altman’s departure. The Board cited issues with his #transparency and communication, which they felt hindered his ability to lead effectively. 🔸Altman’s Response: In a reflective note, Altman expressed his #love for working at OpenAI and the transformative experience it offered. He highlighted his enjoyment in collaborating with talented teams and promised to share his #future plans soon. OpenAI’s Journey Under Altman: 🔸Sam Altman was instrumental in OpenAI’s inception alongside notable figures like Elon Musk and Greg Brockman. 🔸Started as a non-profit, OpenAI evolved into a commercial entity to foster innovation and attract funding. 🔸Under Altman’s guidance, OpenAI’s valuation soared to $29 billion. 🔸Recently, Altman showcased impressive new ChatGPT features, marking a significant milestone in AI development. However, the #tech community is abuzz with speculation. Here are some thought-provoking “#conspiracy theories” that reflect the complexities and undercurrents in the tech world. 🔸 The Price of Honesty? Earlier this year, Altman’s candid talk before the #US Congress about the need for AI regulation and his fear of the AI industry causing significant harm raised eyebrows. Could his outspokenness have been a factor? 🔸Responsibility and Failures The recent ChatGPT outage, initially attributed to increased demand but later revealed to be a #DDoS attack, puts a spotlight on leadership accountability. Did this incident contribute to a loss of confidence? 🔸 A Maverick’s Vision Altman’s unwavering support for #decentralisation and his criticism of state-controlled digital currencies position him as a free thinker in a world of controlled narratives. Was his vision too radical? 🔸Disrupting the Status Quo With ChatGPT, Altman led OpenAI to become a formidable force, challenging giants like Google. His leadership ushered in a paradigm shift in digital information access. Was this disruption a step too far for industry stalwarts? As leaders in #technology, these discussions remind us of the intricate balance between innovation, responsibility, and the established order. What are your thoughts? Share in comments below! #AI #chatGPT #openAI #tech

The concentration of power in AI concerns me. Microsoft is board on OpenAI, but also on MistralAI and InflectionAI, which they dismantled and no one could barely complain because well they mostly own the thing. Eric Schmidt, investor on Inflection also is leading investor on MistralAI among others. Reid Hoffman, board on Microsoft, former board of OpenAI, investor on Inflection. Didn’t complain either. Brett Taylor, board of OpenAI and Salesforce who is an investor in Anthropic and MistralAI. Now Amazon brings Andrew Ng to its board of directors, all good but Andrew is also partner at AI Fund, backed by Sequoia and SoftBank. Sequoia also lead investor at OpenAI. All these companies should be competing but their management is highly compromised on crossed interests, and this is where the future of technology is headed.

𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜 Last week, the tech world was shocked as OpenAI suddenly fell into crisis – with the risk it might even cease to exist after a series of events; the power dynamics and probably the future of Open A.I. have changed, but who are they now? Let's cut through the noise and dive deep. What's the real story behind OpenAI? Is it the altruistic tech giant championing humanity's progress, or just another Silicon Valley player, clothed in idealism but playing the high-stakes for-profit game? Here's the deal. OpenAI, with all its brilliance and technological marvels, seems to be straddling two worlds. On one hand, there's this vision of advancing AI for the greater good. On the other, we see a company deeply entrenched in the Silicon Valley ethos, where hefty paychecks and strategic alliances with giants like Microsoft speak louder than lofty ideals. But wait, there's more. The recent turmoil at OpenAI has unveiled some hard truths. This team stands united, pushing boundaries and innovating at breakneck speed. They’re not just surviving; they're thriving amidst the chaos, shipping products like ChatGPT voice even under fire. That's the spirit of a true trailblazer in AI. Yet, this begs the question: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆? The landscape has shifted since 2019. The partnership with Microsoft has been a game-changer, offering a massive platform for OpenAI to scale and commercialize. Sure, it's a win-win, but does it align with the original mission set out in 2015? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀; 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝘂𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹. 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸. 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. The bottom line? It's crucial to recognize the shift and embrace it. OpenAI is evolving, and perhaps it's time to redefine what success looks like in this new era of AI. Let's start that conversation. #OpenAI #AIRevolution

I think the news over the last few days has been interesting. First, Elon Musk filed suit against OpenAI for abandoning its original mission "to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity and not for profit." #OpenAI #Chatgpt #elonmusk #microsoft https://lnkd.in/exgZtx6F To me, the complaint has echoes of the joint Statement by President Clinton and Tony Blair of March 14, 2000 regarding the human genome project, but without the force of government. Back then, the excitement for the internet and genomics had been propelling internet and genomic stocks higher in 1999 and early 2000. #genomics https://lnkd.in/eTfzkma7 Also in the AI category, we have Google Gemini's recent news. https://lnkd.in/e3MCm6xd #google #gemini Then I reviewed an email invite to the Wall Street journal's Future of Everything Festival. The line-up of speakers - well, it's interesting. https://lnkd.in/eeV64p9Q The last few years also brought the FTX and Theranos frauds into the headlines. The value of money and relative prices have implicit value judgements contained within. Is anyone therefore surprised to see both gold and BTC rising strongly? #BTC #gold

🔔"Late" OpenAI news (from Wednesday, but really wanted to share meme with context) In a series of events that could rival any prime-time corporate thriller, OpenAI has made some seismic shifts in its leadership deck. Let’s unravel the timeline: 📅 Nov. 17: A bold move by OpenAI's board saw the departure of CEO and co-founder Sam Altman, with Mira Murati stepping in as interim CEO. The same day, President Greg Brockman stepped down after being removed from the board. 📅 Nov. 18: Amidst this storm, COO Brad Lightcap clarified that the firing stemmed from a "breakdown in communication" rather than "malfeasance". 📅 Nov. 18: Khosla Ventures, an early investor, threw support behind Altman's potential return, signaling loyalty and belief in his vision. 📅 Nov. 19: The possibility of Altman's comeback became a hot topic, with a Reuters source hinting at his interest in both a return and launching a new AI venture. 📅 Nov. 20: In a twist, Microsoft announced the recruitment of Altman and Brockman to lead an advanced AI research team. Concurrently, OpenAI welcomed former Twitch head Emmett Shear as its interim CEO, amidst talks of a potential merger with Anthropic. 📅 Nov. 21: In a resolution that might have been scripted for a feel-good movie ending, OpenAI announced the return of Altman as CEO, with a refreshed initial board including Bret Taylor, Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo, and Brockman rejoining the team. Through the whirlwind of changes, one thing stands clear - the AI community is tightly knit and passionate. As OpenAI charts its new course, nearly all its staff were ready to stand by Altman, showcasing the magnetic leadership and camaraderie within. And while we're absorbing this saga, let's not forget to share a lighter moment. Here's a meme reflecting the 'engineers at work' during intense times, because sometimes, you just need to laugh amidst the chaos! #OpenAI #SamAltman #ArtificialIntelligence #CorporateDrama #TechNews #AI #MachineLearning #Innovation