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> The process has conclusively confirmed that OpenAI is in fact not open and that it is effectively controlled by Microsoft.

I'd say the lack of a narrative from the board, general incompetence with how it was handled, the employees quitting and the employee letter played their parts too.

But even if it was Microsoft who made this happen: that's what happens when you have a major investor. If you don't want their influence, don't take their money.