Unveiling the OpenAI Drama: Tensions, Ouster, and Warnings

Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner has spoken out about the drama surrounding the reinstatement of Sam Altman as CEO. Toner claims that an OpenAI lawyer used an "intimidation tactic" during negotiations, suggesting that board members could be in violation of their fiduciary duties if the company collapsed after Altman's firing. Toner viewed this as an attempt to pressure them into resigning. She also stated that Altman's removal would be consistent with OpenAI's mission to prioritize AI safety over individual company success. Toner and three other board members were fired following their decision to remove Altman as CEO. Altman has since returned as CEO, and OpenAI plans to build a new nine-person board.