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Nov 21, 10:43 am

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OpenAI Is Scrambling to Retain its Employees After the Abrupt Removal of CEO Sam Altman
OpenAI is facing intense discussions to resolve the turmoil caused by the ousting of CEO Sam Altman. The firm's management is in talks with the board, Altman, and interim CEO Emmett Shear to unify the company. Over 90% of OpenAI's staff threatened to quit and follow Altman to his new venture, prompting some investors to explore legal options and others to orchestrate Altman's return.

OpenAI is facing intense discussions to resolve the turmoil caused by the ousting of CEO Sam Altman. The firm's management is in talks with the board, Altman, and interim CEO Emmett Shear to unify the company. Over 90% of OpenAI's staff threatened to quit and follow Altman to his new venture, prompting some investors to explore legal options and others to orchestrate Altman's return.
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