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OpenAI in ‘Intense Discussions’ to Quell Potential Mutiny
- Staff told startup is negotiating with Sam Altman and board
- No imminent leadership decision expected as talks drag out
OpenAI said it’s in “intense discussions” to unify the company after another tumultuous day that saw most employees threaten to quit if Sam Altman doesn’t return as chief executive officer.
Vice President of Global Affairs Anna Makanju delivered the message in an internal memo reviewed by Bloomberg News, aiming to rally staff who’ve grown anxious after days of disarray following Altman’s ouster and the board’s surprise appointment of former Twitch chief Emmett Shear as his interim replacement.
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OpenAI in ‘Intense Discussions’ to Quell Potential Mutiny