Sam Altman Criticizes OpenAI Board After Ouster

In a candid interview with Bloomberg, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed his frustration and anger towards former board members who abruptly fired him in November 2023, citing a lack of candor in his communications. Altman was reinstated just days later after employee protests, but described inheriting a chaotic situation, with ongoing government investigations and former board members leaking misinformation. Key figures, including co-founder Ilya Sutskever and other executives, departed following the crisis, many joining competitor Anthropic. Altman's insistence on the board's resignation upon his return highlights his efforts to consolidate power and stabilize the company. Despite the turmoil, Altman acknowledged the board's genuine concern over AGI (artificial general intelligence) risks. OpenAI is reportedly exploring a transition to a for-profit structure and plans to unveil more about its chip development initiatives this year.