Sam Altman Sacked

CaliforniaKarl · on Nov 17, 2023

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

eschneider · on Nov 17, 2023

Skynet's taking over...

agumonkey · on Nov 17, 2023

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

aaomidi · on Nov 17, 2023

He allegedly sexually abused his sister.

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

agumonkey · on Nov 17, 2023

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 · on Nov 17, 2023

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

h2odragon · on Nov 17, 2023

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

malfist · on Nov 17, 2023

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

smlacy · on Nov 17, 2023

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

werds · on Nov 17, 2023

Fractional CEO Elon incoming

Apocryphon · on Nov 17, 2023

Sam's out, man.

nothingneko · on Nov 17, 2023

Bad month for famous people named Sam

jjtheblunt · on Nov 17, 2023

jasonjmcghee · on Nov 17, 2023

assuming SBF, not exactly _this month_ though