12/1/23 12/1/23

Sam Altman is CEO of OpenAi…Again.

After another unsuccessful corporate takeover attempt of OpenAI, here's what's on my mind:

Firstly, the significance lies in the fact that 700 out of OpenAI's 790 employees signed a letter. This showcased the power of employee organization, holding their employer and the accountability board responsible for their actions, poor decision-making, and the turmoil endangering the organization. This is significant because they were able to accomplish this without a labor union.

This win for OpenAI's employees, has broad implications for the local and global workforce. I'll hold back on elaborating further due to opposition I’m already experiencing from labor unions, given my strong advocacy for Artificial Intelligence.

Let’s just consider this: the highly tech-savvy employees of the largest and most successful AI company effectively held their employer accountable, resulting in the rehiring of the fired CEO, and the termination of the entire board without the help of a labor union.

This should also spark discussions about the broader aspects and implications of artificial intelligence in the realm of corporate governance, responsibility, leadership, administration, and accountability. We need to thoroughly reflect on all these facets.

Secondly, OpenAI's structure as a non-profit potentially valued at $80 billion makes it a prime target for corporate takeovers. Elon Musk failed in an attempt in 2018, while Sam Altman prevailed. This prompts me to question why Microsoft doesn't consider transitioning OpenAI to a for-profit entity and acquiring it?

Although the complications are understood I’m still not sure why Microsoft doesn’t fold them in-house at this point, rather than leaving it in the public square in open air. This question is top of mind even with considering the complexity of OpenAI's significance in the marketplace, at this point even I am considering OpenAi as a public good. I'm still researching potential use cases for it in this capacity. Let’s continue pondering this matter as well.

Lastly, addressing Sam Altman directly, his departure raises questions given his integral role in building OpenAI on my architecture. The notion of him leaving to start a new venture seems a bit puzzling. Where did Sam Altman think he was going?

I highly considered Mira Murati for CEO; however, her statements about embedding "human values" into AI models raised concerns and were a significant red flag for me.

While my CEO choice remains Altman, I still maintain confidence in Murati overall. Rumors suggest it was her substantial contribution in the war room that led the the reinstatement of Sam Altman. This indicates her potential readiness for a future CEO role, perhaps with another organization close to my heart. Hi, Mira! 👋🏾

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