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In late November 2023, the AI industry witnessed one of its most dramatic power shifts when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was abruptly ousted from his role at the company behind ChatGPT. The board’s stated reason for his removal was that Altman had been “not consistently candid in his communications with the board.”

Now, for the first time, the public has gained access to a detailed behind-the-scenes account of that tumultuous weekend, thanks to witness testimony and trial exhibits in the case Musk v. Altman. Much of the narrative centers on Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former Chief Technology Officer, whose deposition has shed new light on the events leading to Altman’s departure.

This episode was unprecedented not only for its speed and secrecy but also for the way it unfolded largely in the public eye. The board’s initial explanations were notably vague, leaving many questions unanswered about the true motivations behind Altman’s sudden removal.

Source: The Verge
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