Sam Altman, once hailed as the golden child of tech, is facing a series of controversies that might be signaling an end to his reign. Altman, who is at the helm of OpenAI, is under scrutiny for the company’s commitment to AI safety. OpenAI has been a prominent figure in the AI revolution since the launch of ChatGPT, but the recent wave of criticism is escalating the battle.
Former executives and AI experts have criticized OpenAI’s approach to AI safety. The company is racing towards advanced AI, and the pressure is mounting for Altman. Under his leadership, OpenAI is dealing with a fresh wave of controversy, including the use of tight non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence employees and a public spat with a famous actor.
The company has also been dealing with comments from former executives that its commitment to AI safety leaves much to be desired. Gretchen Krueger, a policy researcher, announced her departure from OpenAI, citing overlapping concerns with Jan Leike, a senior executive who also resigned.
The criticism around AI safety is the latest blow for Altman, who is fighting battles on multiple fronts. A recent tussle with actor Scarlett Johansson over OpenAI’s flagship voice for its new GPT-4o model has also hit a nerve with the creative community. The actor lashed out at the company, saying the voice sounded “eerily similar” to her own despite the fact she had turned down an offer from Sam Altman to work on the project.
Amid all the drama, it’s hard to overlook the controversy surrounding Altman since his dramatic ouster last November. He was suddenly removed as CEO by OpenAI’s board, who cited his less than “candid” communication as part of their reasoning.
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