Mixed🤖AI EthicsNovember 20, 2023

OpenAI

Started as nonprofit focused on safety. Board fired then rehired Sam Altman over safety disagreements.

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OpenAI — AI Ethics: MIXED

Started as nonprofit focused on safety. Board fired then rehired Sam Altman over safety disagreements.

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