OpenAI nearly blew up their $80 billion company. But was the issue they were reportedly arguing over really the right issue?
The fear of existential risk from AI reportedly fueled the schism that tore OpenAI apart. But many in the AI community see far more pressing concerns.
On Tuesday night, OpenAI announced that it had reached an agreement in principle for cofounder and recently ousted CEO Sam Altman to return to the company. As part of the arrangement, the $80 billion company will also have a new board composed of Bret Taylor, Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo—the latter of whom is the sole holdover from the previous board. Former president Greg Brockman, who quit in protest of Altman’s firing, will also return to his old post.
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