The biggest immediate lesson from the OpenAI meltdown
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Claims from this post (3)
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Assessment: Can’t be checkedSaid
“How things play out might or might have major impact on the prospects of generative AI.”
What we tested: How the OpenAI leadership turmoil plays out might or might not have a major impact on the prospects of generative AI.
Assessment: Can’t be checkedSaid
“The fact that the governance of one of the most visible AI companies in the world can change literally overnight should be a reminder that we can’t make our judgements about a company’s trustworthiness based simply on a vibe about their CEO.”
What we tested: The fact that the governance of one of the most visible AI companies in the world can change literally overnight should remind us that we can't judge a company's trustworthiness based simply on a vibe about its CEO.
Assessment: SupportedSaid
“The fact that the governance of one of the most visible AI companies in the world can change literally overnight”
What we tested: OpenAI, one of the most visible AI companies, had its governance change literally overnight in November 2023.
What happened: The dated announcement establishes the CEO transition. Its body makes Murati's appointment effective immediately and also announces Altman's departure from the board and Brockman's departure as chair, establishing a same-day change in governing personnel. (OpenAI, )