“Perhaps They Are Eliminating Everyone”: Ex-OpenAI Worker Explains to Joe Rogan the Strange Behavior of ‘Agents’
A former OpenAI employee recently shared concerns on Joe Rogan’s podcast about humanity’s trajectory towards a future dominated by machines that might no longer require human oversight. Daniel Kokotajlo, who worked in OpenAI’s governance division until 2024, talked about the urgent need for caution in AI development. Now leading the AI Futures Project, a nonprofit […]
Ex-OpenAI Staff Criticize Sam Altman’s Character During Testimony for Elon Musk
Sam Altman faced significant criticism from former colleagues during the second week of the trial involving Elon Musk and OpenAI. This trial has been quite intense, with several witnesses offering testimony regarding Altman’s leadership and the organization’s commitment to AI safety. Musk claims that Altman, along with OpenAI President Greg Brockman, strayed from their nonprofit […]
Ex-OpenAI board members detail ‘highly risky’ close merger with Anthropic
Former OpenAI Director Discusses Near Merger with Anthropic OAKLAND, Calif. — Helen Toner, a former director at OpenAI, recently provided insights into how close the company came to merging with its competitor, Anthropic, following the chaotic firing of CEO Sam Altman in November 2023. She referred to the potential merger as a “very high-risk move.” […]