The Loyalty and Drama Surrounding Sam Altman's Return as Head of OpenAI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's recent firing and subsequent reinstatement has highlighted the unusual loyalty of OpenAI staffers towards him. Despite lacking controlling shares in the company, Altman's charisma, communication skills, and ability to rally the staff around the mission of artificial general intelligence (AGI) have garnered immense support. Altman's return as CEO has reinforced his power and raised questions about the future direction of OpenAI, as his commercially-driven vision may clash with the nonprofit board's original mission. The loyalty of the staff may be tied to financial incentives, as a potential share sale that would have allowed employees to cash in on their stakes was reportedly in the works.