- Published on November 25, 2023
- In Global Tech
The Mahabharat of OpenAI
If the people associated with the recent OpenAI fiasco could be compared with the characters from epic Mahabharat, who would play whom?
Image by Nikhil Kumar
- By Vandana Nair
While the OpenAI fiasco came to an end (so, we believe) before Thanksgiving, people were quick to compare it to the Game of Thrones series with Sam Altman being Jon Snow. However, the real Altman was not a Snow who "knew nothing", but was more like the courageous, skilled, intelligent archer Arjun from the epic Hindu mythology, Mahabharat.
Interestingly, there are a number of people from the OpenAI drama that align with the multifaceted and complex characters from the Sanskrit epic.
In Mahabharat, when Pandavas fought the Kauravas (both being set of cousins- 5 against 100) in a huge war, there were a number of alliances and powerful characters that took sides. Similarly, OpenAI saw a similar plot (minus the battle and deaths) with allies, advisors and foes coming together.
So,
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Vandana Nair
As a rare blend of engineering, MBA, and journalism degree, Vandana Nair brings a unique combination of technical know-how, business acumen, and storytelling skills to the table. Her insatiable curiosity for all things startups, businesses, and AI technologies ensures that there's always a fresh and insightful perspective to her reporting. She now hosts her tech segment 'Point Break' on AIM Tv.
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