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Failed coups, as seen at OpenAI, often accelerate the thing that they were trying to prevent
The tech industry is divided over how best to develop AI, and whether it’s possible to balance safety with the pursuit of profits
Satya Nadella’s bet on AI start-up destabilised by shock sacking of Sam Altman
Crisis at US start-up demonstrates hyper-reliance on Big Tech
Abandoning attempts to hold the company to account for the impact of its technology would be a tragic mistake
With the AI start-up’s future in peril, venture capitalists mounted an extraordinary campaign to reinstate the charismatic CEO
Former board member spoke to the FT in the weeks before removing OpenAI chief Sam Altman
Short manager syndrome
Former Salesforce chief Bret Taylor and former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers to join as directors
Their botched decision to oust the AI start-up co-founder has led to all but one departing their role
Israel and Hamas agree a deal to release 50 hostages
Effort to unify generative artificial intelligence group follows pressure from staff and investors
More than 95% of employees have threatened to quit and join Microsoft if board refuses to resign
Plus, Jeff Zucker throws his hat in The Telegraph ring and private equity buys back its IPO flops
Ousted OpenAI chief inspires staff and investors as leader of the generative AI revolution
Almost all employees threaten to join former chief at new Microsoft AI unit unless directors resign
The AI company depends on Microsoft’s cloud computing resources and the $10bn investment it pledged
Sam Altman’s sacking raises further concerns about the governance of artificial intelligence
ChatOAP
Internal debate about ChatGPT maker’s mission exploded into view during wild few days of corporate drama
Unexpected move set to deepen rifts after board sacks artificial intelligence company’s co-founder
The chaos around his near reinstatement and subsequent replacement will give investors pause
Microsoft and investors explore options to bring back CEO and oust directors behind his firing
Co-founder’s shock firing has exposed tensions at the generative AI start-up behind ChatGPT
Sudden and dramatic departure of chief executive who had become the face of generative AI will create new tech alliances
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