Sam Altman Sacked

Sam Altman Sacked(theverge.com)

60 points by nothingneko 2 years ago | 14 comments

CaliforniaKarl 2 years ago |

The 'megathread' discussing this is at https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38309611

eschneider 2 years ago |

Skynet's taking over...

agumonkey 2 years ago |

A lot of people were critical of his rise to stardom with openai but this is a cold move.

aaomidi 2 years ago | |

He allegedly sexually abused his sister.

Tbh I don’t think we should have someone like that as the leader of OpenAI.

agumonkey 2 years ago | | |

I sincerely had no idea. All I knew is that he kinda got in a nice position at YC after a few failed ideas and all of a sudden openai/chatgpt global fame.

chefkoch 2 years ago |

Normally you need to have an affairs to get sacked like this.

h2odragon 2 years ago |

also: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38309696

malfist 2 years ago |

This came out of left field. Anyone share some light on why? The article doesn't include any specifics

smlacy 2 years ago |

Wow I wonder what the sentiment / morale on the inside of OpenAI right now is like.

werds 2 years ago |

Fractional CEO Elon incoming

Apocryphon 2 years ago |

Sam's out, man.

nothingneko 2 years ago |

Bad month for famous people named Sam

jjtheblunt 2 years ago | |

jasonjmcghee 2 years ago | | |

assuming SBF, not exactly _this month_ though