OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Addresses Controversy and Future Plans

Altman's leadership style scrutinized amid allegations of psychological abuse, while Elon Musk eyes key OpenAI figure for his own AI startup.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has spoken publicly for the first time since his brief firing and reinstatement, outlining the company's future plans and acknowledging the challenges ahead.
Altman's firing was reportedly due to allegations of psychological abuse and creating chaos within the company, according to senior leaders who complained to the OpenAI board.
Despite the controversy, Altman's reinstatement was largely supported by OpenAI employees, with nearly 95% threatening to quit if he was not reinstated.
Altman's leadership style and the internal dynamics at OpenAI have come under scrutiny, with reports suggesting he manipulated people and perceptions within the company to maintain his own standing.
Elon Musk, a former OpenAI board member, has suggested that Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI's chief scientist who was involved in Altman's ousting, could join his AI startup, xAI.