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‘Not consistently candid’: The cryptic phrase that ended Sam Altman’s tenure at OpenAI

November 21, 2023
It was a bombshell that rocked the tech world. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the most prestigious and visionary AI startup on the planet, was sacked by the board on Friday. And he wasn’t the only one. Greg Brockman, the organization’s president, was also ousted. It was a swift and unexpected move, one that raised many questions and doubts. But the explanation that the board gave for their…
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The two biggest problems with electric bikes aren't even about e-bikes

November 21, 2023
The rise of electric bicycles is leading to a critical shift in urban transportation, bringing with it the potential for cleaner cities, reduced traffic congestion, and a boost to riders’ physical and mental health. However, there are still two significant barriers preventing many from adopting this green mode of transportation. The strange thing though is that neither of the two biggest…
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Emmett Shear, OpenAI’s new CEO, has a long history of questionable tweets

November 21, 2023
Emmett Shear, the recently appointed CEO of OpenAI, is a relatively well-known figure in Silicon Valley. Former CEO and cofounder of the live-streaming platform Twitch, Shear was named as the next CEO of OpenAI after Sam Altman was fired by the board. However, a history of questionable tweets has raised some eyebrows about his new role. Shear has been a prominent figure in the tech industry for…
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Understanding OpenAI CEO Emmett Shear’s Twitch roots

November 21, 2023
Former Twitch CEO and cofounder Emmett Shear has been named the interim CEO of OpenAI following the board ousting Sam Altman on Friday. Shear stepped down from Twitch in March 2023 after 16 years at the games livestreaming service. Altman appears to have been outed by…
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OpenAI’s leadership coup could slam brakes on growth in favor of AI safety

November 21, 2023
While a lot of details remain unknown about the exact reasons for the OpenAI board’s firing of CEO Sam Altman Friday, new facts have emerged that show co-founder Ilya Sutskever led the firing process, with support of the board. While the board’s statement about the firing said it resulted from communication from Altman that “wasn’t consistently candid,” the exact reasons or timing of the…
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