Sam Altman’s fall from grace
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Claims from this post (2)
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Assessment: SupportedSaid
“In November, the narrative was about how everybody loved Sam. Things have changed. A lot.”
What we tested: The narrative about Sam Altman, which in November was that everybody loved him, has changed a lot.
What happened: WIRED reported that roughly 95% of employees had signed the letter supporting his return. This documents the prominent November narrative of overwhelming workplace support, although it does not measure public affection. (WIRED, )
Assessment: SupportedSaid
“Many people are reaching essential the same perceptions.”
What we tested: Many people are reaching essentially the same perceptions of Sam Altman.
What happened: Merchant's own commentary criticizes Altman's conduct as unusually entitled and overbearing. It is direct evidence of his perception, not independent verification of the allegations he discusses. (Blood in the Machine — Brian Merchant, )