The people who were most afraid of the risks of artificial intelligence decided they should be the ones to build it. Then distrust fueled a spiraling competition.
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Five Days of Chaos: How Sam Altman Returned to OpenAI
On Friday, Mr. Altman was pushed out of the hot A.I. start-up he ran. But an intense pressure campaign and negotiations brought him back.
Sam Altman Is Reinstated as OpenAI’s Chief Executive
The move capped a chaotic five days at the artificial intelligence company.
The Long Shadow of Steve Jobs Looms Over the Turmoil at OpenAI
Sam Altman, the most prominent promoter of artificial intelligence, learned that it’s hard to be a visionary founder like the Apple legend.
How Microsoft’s Satya Nadella Kept the OpenAI Partnership Alive
Mr. Nadella moved fast to hire Sam Altman, who was pushed out of OpenAI on Friday, and asserted his company’s role in its partnership with the A.I. start-up.
Microsoft Hires Sam Altman Hours After OpenAI Rejects His Return
The announcement capped a tumultuous weekend for OpenAI, after Mr. Altman made a push to reclaim his job as C.E.O. of the artificial intelligence company.
Sam Altman Is Said to Be Discussing Return to OpenAI With Company’s Board
Mr. Altman was forced out of the artificial intelligence start-up on Friday, leading to an outcry from his supporters and the company’s investors.
The Fear and Tension That Led to Sam Altman’s Ouster at OpenAI
The departure of the high-profile boss of the San Francisco company drew attention to a philosophical rift among the people building new A.I. systems.
Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, Is Ousted by Company’s Board
Mira Murati, who previously served as chief technology officer, has been named interim chief executive.
Crypto’s Next Craze? Orbs That Scan Your Eyeballs.
Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, has started Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project that aims to scan billions of human irises.