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Artificial: Episode 4, Behind Sam Altman’s Firing

Artificial: Episode 4, Behind Sam Altman’s Firing

FromThe Journal.


Artificial: Episode 4, Behind Sam Altman’s Firing

FromThe Journal.

ratings:
Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Jan 14, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When the OpenAI board ousted CEO Sam Altman last November, very few people knew exactly what was behind it. In the final episode of our series, we reveal what led to Altman’s firing and explain why he was able to get his job back just days later. Plus, an exclusive interview with one of the people who fired him.  



Further Reading:

 - Sam Altman’s Knack for Dodging Bullets—With a Little Help From Bigshot Friends 

 - Behind the Scenes of Sam Altman’s Showdown at OpenAI 



Further Listening:

- Artificial: Episode 1, The Dream 

- Artificial: Episode 2, Selling Out 

- Artificial: Episode 3, Chat GPT 



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Released:
Jan 14, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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The most important stories, explained through the lens of business. A podcast about money, business and power. Hosted by Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson. The Journal is a co-production from Gimlet Media and The Wall Street Journal.