OpenAI Did The Right Thing by Firing Sam Altman

The board was right all along, and Altman knew.
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And now he's back. But while we are still trying to wrap our heads around the recent OpenAI drama, the board has and still is the decision-maker in the whole scenario. Despite holding a position as a board member, the ease with which Sam Altman was ousted was facilitated by a peculiar board structure crafted by OpenAI, and going by the motive for that structure, Altman’s firing was justified.  While the latest development speaks about the tussle between Altman and the independent board members, the situation that led to this state is solely attributable to the not-for-profit board that holds authority over everyone.   It is almost ominous that Altman knew he is not immune to firing and even spoke about it in a Bloomberg interview a few months ago, where he said that the boar
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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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