What does Altman bring to the table besides raising money from foreign governments and states, apparently? I just do not understand all of this. Like, how does him leaving and getting replaced by another CEO the next week really change anything at the ground level other than distractions from the mission being gone?
And the outpouring of support for someone who was clearly not operating how he marketed himself publicly is strange and disturbing indeed.
It is Sam Altman. He will have one in a week.
> It seems like half of the people working at the non-profit were not actually concerned about the mission but rather just waiting out their turn for big bucks and fame.
I would imagine most employees at any organization are not really there because of corporate values, but their own interests.
> What does Altman bring to the table besides raising money from foreign governments and states, apparently?
And one of the world's largest tech corporations. If you are interested in the money side, that isn't something to take lightly.
So I would bet it is just following the money, or at least the expected money.
The new board also wants to slow development. That isn't very exciting either.
It's the AI era - VCs are going crazy funding AI startups. What makes you think Greg and Sam would have a hard time raising millions/billions and starting a new company in a week if they want to?
It won't be hard for them to hire researchers and engineers, from OpenAI or other places.
Questions like this makes me wonder if you are a troll. I won't continue this thread.
This is what I referred as "Cargo Cult AI". You can get the money, but money is not the only ingredient needed to make things happen.
edit: Looks like they won't have a brand new company next week, but joining an existing one.