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Weird and wonderful Twist: Sam Altman Makes A Surprise Return To OpenAI As CEO
Following a tumultuous five-day power struggle within OpenAI’s board, Sam Altman stages a triumphant return, joining forces once again with co-founder Greg Brockman amidst the unfolding drama. In a startling turn of events, Altman has made a decisive agreement to reclaim the helm at OpenAI, as revealed in a Wednesday post on X. His unexpected removal as CEO triggered a fierce backlash from employees, casting shadows over the once-pioneering company…
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From Sam Bankman-Fried To Attain Kwan, Crypto Kings Humbled By Regulation
Binance boss Changpeng Zhao has become the most powerful cryptocurrency figure to fall in a two-year period chaotic even by the standards of the notoriously volatile industry. Zhao stepped down as CEO of Binance -- the largest crypto exchange in the world -- after he and the company pleaded guilty on Tuesday to sweeping US money laundering violations and agreed to fines of more than $4 billion. Here are three…
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As Sam Altman Rejoins OpenAI, Emmett Shear “Happy To Be Segment Of Resolution”
OpenAI announced that it has reached an agreement to bring back Sam Altman as the Chief Executive Officer and appoint new board members after nearly all of its employees threatened to quit over his ouster. In a post on X, the company said, "We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam to return to OpenAI as CEO with a new initial board of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and…
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Sam Altman’s Crazy 4 Days: From Firing To Microsoft Provide To OpenAI Return
Sam Altman is back as CEO of OpenAI - four crazy days after the board sacked him because it had "lost confidence" in his ability to lead the Microsoft-backed firm. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the company said, "We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam to return to OpenAI as CEO with a new initial board of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo." Mr…
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The Wire
Tech CEO Sam Altman’s ouster highlights need for higher legislation: experts
The surprising ouster of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has renewed concern over the state of artificial intelligence regulation as the industry continues to grow at a rapid pace. "Now is the perfect time to create common sense guard rails," Christopher Alexander, the chief analytics officer of Pioneer Development Group, told Fox News Digital. Alexander's comments come after OpenAI's board made the move last week to push out Altman, arguing that…
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OpenAI’s Board Would possibly perhaps well also Be Coming Around To Sam Altman Returning
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: OpenAI's board of directors is reportedly in talks with Sam Altman, ex-Y Combinator president and an OpenAI co-founder, to return to OpenAI as CEO as soon as this week. That's according to Bloomberg, which in a brief this morning -- citing sources close to the matter -- said that discussions are happening between Quora CEO Adam D'Angelo, one current member of the…
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OpenAI Board, Sam Altman In Talks For Return Of Venerable CEO: Picture
Sam Altman and OpenAI's board have opened discussions with the aim of bringing back the former CEO of the artificial intelligence startup, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Discussions are happening between Altman and at least one board member, Adam D'Angelo, the report said, adding that the former CEO could return as a director on a transitional board. OpenAI did not immediately respond to a…
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OpenAI Workers Rejects Salesforce CEO’s Job Provide: “We’re With Sam Altman”
Marc Benioff, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), offered a job to any OpenAI researcher who quits following the ouster of Sam Altman. In a lengthy post, the Salesforce CEO stated that the company would match the full cash and OTE (open trade equity) of researchers who quit OpenAI 'to immediately join' the Salesforce Einstein Trusted AI research team under Silvio Savarese. Mr Benioff's offer came after more than…
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“Extremely Proud”: Sam Altman’s Praise For Weak Colleagues At OpenAI
A day after his upcoming assignment at Microsoft made headlines, OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman said his colleagues at the company that fired him days back have been doing an "incredible job" that will "be in the history books". He said he is "incredibly proud of them" and excited that they are going to work together "some way or other". "One team, one mission," he said in a post on X.…
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Cryptocurrencies
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Token Makes Headlines With 24% Surge Amid OpenAI Drama
The narrative around Sam Altman and OpenAI seems to have had a major impact on the value of WLD, the token that Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency that Altman co-founded, is issuing. As the drama surrounding Sam Altman’s dismissal from OpenAI and possible reinstatement continues to captivate the crypto space, the Worldcoin digital token has been one of the most unpredictable in the cryptocurrency market as of late. As of today, the…
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OpenAI Faces Big Workers Departure: 75% Eyeing Sam Altman’s Microsoft Finishing up
Amid ongoing drama surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI and its co-founder Sam Altman, the biometric cryptocurrency Worldcoin (WDC) has suffered a nearly 5% drop. Reports suggest that Altman, the former executive of OpenAI, will be joining Microsoft, and many employees of OpenAI are considering following him to his new venture. OpenAI Board Faces Staff Rebellion According to CNBC, OpenAI’s board announced on Friday that Altman would be removed from…
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Tommy DeVito picks up first occupation pick as Giants’ protection picks off Sam Howell three times
Sam Howell threw three interceptions among six Commanders turnovers, and Washington may have reached the low point of Ron Rivera's tenure with a 31-19 home loss Sunday to the last-place New York Giants. The Commanders (4-7) lost to the Giants (3-8) for the second time this season, this time to undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito, who picked up his first NFL win in his second start. Washington has lost seven…