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Sam Altman’s Ouster at OpenAI Scrambles the A.I. Power Dynamic
Big Tech is reeling from the ouster of Sam Altman at a leading A.I. start-up and his subsequent jump to Microsoft, moves that reset the power dynamic underpinning the sector.Nov. 20, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Business -
What Sam Altman's ouster from OpenAI could mean for the tech world
Employees at the artificial intelligence company OpenAI are in an open revolt — threatening to quit following the ouster of CEO Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest. Then, Charlie Warzel, ...Nov. 20, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com -
Sam Altman hired by Microsoft, 600 OpenAI employees sign letter to protest his ouster
Altman stepped down from his role as CEO at OpenAI on Friday.Nov. 20, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Top Stories -
Sam Altman to Join Microsoft Following OpenAI Ouster
After Altman’s bid to return to the AI company was unsuccessful, Microsoft said that he would lead a new advanced AI research team at the tech giant.Nov. 20, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: US Business - Microsoft -
Sam Altman to Join Microsoft Following OpenAI Ouster
After Altman’s bid to return to the AI company was unsuccessful, Microsoft said that he would lead a new advanced AI research team at the tech giant.Nov. 20, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: WSJD - Microsoft -
Sam Altman to Join Microsoft Following OpenAI Ouster
After Altman’s bid to return to the AI company was unsuccessful, Microsoft said that he would lead a new advanced AI research team at the tech giant.Nov. 20, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News - Microsoft -
Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman returns to headquarters for talks following his abrupt ouster
Altman posted a photo of himself on X, formerly Twitter, wearing an OpenAI visitor badge, writing, "first and last time i ever wear one of these."Nov. 19, 2023 - cnbc.com - US Top News and Analysis -
The Fear and Tension That Led to Sam Altman’s Ouster at OpenAI
The departure of the high-profile boss of the San Francisco company drew attention to a philosophical rift among the people building new A.I. systems.Nov. 19, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Technology -
What We Know About Sam Altman’s Ouster From OpenAI
Everything seemed to be going his way. Then his time at OpenAI was over.Nov. 18, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Technology -
UK cybersecurity center says 'deepfakes' and other AI tools pose a threat to the next election
Britain’s cybersecurity agency says artificial intelligence poses a threat to the country’s next national electionNov. 14, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Technology - United Kingdom -
UK cybersecurity center says 'deepfakes' and other AI tools pose a threat to the next election
Britain’s cybersecurity agency says artificial intelligence poses a threat to the country’s next national electionNov. 14, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: International - United Kingdom -
Santos in the spotlight as lawmakers eye third ouster vote
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) will find himself in the spotlight when the House returns to session this week, which could feature a third — and potentially successful — vote on his ouster. Tuesday will mark the first time lawmakers are back in the ...Nov. 27, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill -
What does Sam Altman's firing — and quick reinstatement — mean for the future of AI?
It’s been quite a week for ChatGPT-maker OpenAI — and co-founder Sam AltmanNov. 22, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Technology -
Sam Altman’s Second Coming Sparks New Fears of the AI Apocalypse
Five days of chaos at OpenAI revealed weaknesses in the company’s self-governance. That worries people who believe AI poses an existential risk and proponents of AI regulation.Nov. 22, 2023 - wired.com - Wired -
Sam Altman returns as OpenAI CEO after days of infighting at AI startup
Sam Altman is back as the chief executive of OpenAI, days after he was initially ousted as CEO.Nov. 22, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories -
Ousted OpenAI head Sam Altman to lead Microsoft's new AI team
Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will be joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team, according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.Nov. 20, 2023 - cnbc.com - US Top News and Analysis -
Microsoft ropes in Sam Altman, Greg Brockman and their OpenAI colleagues for new AI venture
Along with Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, the initial leadership of the AI venture includes OpenAI’s former director of research Jakub Pachocki, former research scientist Szymon Sidor and former head of preparedness Aleksander Madry.Nov. 20, 2023 - venturebeat.com - VentureBeat - Microsoft -
Sam Altman: The extraordinary firing of an AI superstar
Sam Altman, one of the biggest names in tech, was sacked from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI without warning.Nov. 18, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home -
AI boss Sam Altman ousted after board loses confidence
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it "no longer had confidence" in his ability to lead.Nov. 18, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - Artificial Intelligence -
Emergency Pod: Sam Altman is Out at Open AI
“Probably the most shocking tech story of the year.”Nov. 18, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Technology - US Open -
Tech guru Sam Altman out as CEO at ChatGPT's Open AI
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company known for creating ChatGPT, said on Friday that Sam Altman would be stepping down as CEO after a review found that he “was not consistently candid in his communications with the board.” Mira Murati, ...Nov. 17, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill - US Open -
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shrugs off Elon Musk in AI arms race
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shrugged off the threat of Elon Musk's new AI startup at the company's developer conference on Monday.Nov. 7, 2023 - venturebeat.com - VentureBeat - Elon Musk -
Conservatives hold back on Johnson ouster threat — but plot other payback
The House GOP's right flank is furious the new speaker worked with Democrats to avoid a shutdown, a move that essentially mirrored Kevin McCarthy's last act on the job.Nov. 14, 2023 - rss.politico.com - Congress -
Third-party candidates pose new threat to Biden re-election bid
Joe Manchin’s retirement from US Senate adds centrist to list of possible presidential rivalsNov. 12, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage - Joe Biden -
Before Altman’s Ouster, OpenAI’s Board Was Divided and Feuding
Sam Altman confronted a member over a research paper that discussed the company, while directors disagreed for months about who should fill board vacancies.Nov. 22, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Technology