Ex-OpenAI Board Member Alleges Toxic Culture Under Sam Altman

Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner has accused CEO Sam Altman of creating a toxic culture of psychological abuse through incessant lying and manipulation, leading to his brief firing in October 2023. Toner claims that Altman's behavior has been problematic for years, citing past issues at Loopt and Y Combinator. Despite the board's decision to fire him, Altman was reinstated days later due to overwhelming employee support. OpenAI's trustworthiness has since been questioned, with several high-ranking researchers departing and the company facing public backlash over strict exit contracts.