"Inside OpenAI: The Dual Explanations Behind Sam Altman's Departure"

OpenAI employees are furious and prepared to quit after the company's board fired CEO Sam Altman. During a meeting, Ilya Sustkever, OpenAI's co-founder, offered two explanations for Altman's ousting, but employees were unconvinced. The board appointed Emmett Shear as the new interim CEO, leading to further discontent among staff. An open letter protesting the board's decision was signed by over 90% of employees, demanding Altman's return and threatening mass resignations if the board did not comply. Altman is currently negotiating a possible return while holding an interim position at Microsoft. The situation has caused chaos within the company, with employees feeling betrayed and angry.
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