Board member Helen Toner accused the company of using an 'intimidation tactic' to pressure her into reinstating Altman.
Former OpenAI director Reid Hoffman expressed confusion over the board's decision to briefly push out Altman.
Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI, was ousted under unclear circumstances.
Toner and another female board member, Tasha McCauley, have since left OpenAI, leaving no women on the governing body.
Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI, recently discussed his ouster, the potential dangers and benefits of AI, and his admiration for Taylor Swift in an interview with Trevor Noah. Altman reflected on the empathy he gained from the experience and expressed his desire to continue working on developing generalized artificial intelligence. He also expressed his belief in the potential of AI to combat injustice and promote economic justice, while acknowledging the need to prevent existential risks.
However, the circumstances surrounding Altman's ouster remain unclear. Former OpenAI director Reid Hoffman expressed confusion over the board's decision to briefly push out Altman without providing a specific reason. Various reports suggest different reasons for Altman's removal, including his focus on raising money for a new AI chip startup and disagreements within the board.
One of the board members, Helen Toner, accused the company of using an 'intimidation tactic' to pressure her into reinstating Altman. Toner defended her decision, stating that it was made to strengthen OpenAI and ensure its mission of benefiting humanity. However, a report suggests that some board members found Altman manipulative and conniving, particularly in his attempt to manipulate the board into firing Toner. Altman allegedly misrepresented how other board members felt about Toner's removal, playing them off against each other.
Toner has refused to disclose the specific reason behind the firing of Altman. The New York Times reported that Toner and Altman clashed over a paper critical of OpenAI's safety protocols. Toner suggested that her resignation was forced by a company attorney. With Toner and Tasha McCauley's departure, there are currently no women on OpenAI's governing body.
Former OpenAI director Reid Hoffman expresses confusion over the board's decision to briefly push out CEO Sam Altman without providing a specific reason.
Hoffman, one of OpenAI's original donors, believes Altman is competent and that the relationship between OpenAI and Microsoft will be studied in business schools.
Sam Altman discusses his ouster, the dangers of AI, and his admiration for Taylor Swift in an interview with Trevor Noah.
Altman reflects on the empathy he gained from the experience and his desire to continue working on developing generalized artificial intelligence.
He also expresses his belief in the potential of AI to combat injustice and promote economic justice, while acknowledging the need to prevent existential risks.
