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Yes, but on the other hand, this whole thing has shown that OpenAI is not running smooth anymore, and probably never will again. You can't cut the head of the s

Yes, but on the other hand, this whole thing has shown that OpenAI is not running smooth anymore, and probably never will again. You can't cut the head of the snake then attach it back later and expect it to move on slithering. Even if Sam stays, he won't be able to just do whatever he wants because in an organization as complex as OpenAI, there are thousands of unwritten rules and relationships and hidden processes that need to go smooth without the CEO's direct intervention (the CEO cannot be everywhere all the time). So, what this says to me (Sam being re-hired) is that the future OpenAI is now a watered-down, mere shadow of its former self. I personally think it's weird if he really settles back in, especially given the other guys who resigned after the fact. There must be lots of other super exciting new things for him to do out there, and some pretty amazing leadership job offers from other companies. I'm not saying OpenAI will die out or anything, but surely it has shown a weak side.

throwuwu 3y ago
This couldn’t be more wrong. The big thing we learned from this episode is that Sam and Greg have the loyalty and respect of almost every single employee at OpenAI. Morale is high and they’re ready to fight for what they believe in. They didn’t “cut the head off” and the only snake here is D’Angelo, he tried to kill OpenAI and failed miserably. Now he appears to be desperately trying to hold on to some semblance of power by agreeing to Sam and Greg coming back instead of losing all control with the whole team joining Microsoft.
- alephnan 3y ago
  > Morale is high and they’re ready to fight for what they believe in. Money.
- 37394748 3y ago
  I don't think Ilya should get off so easily. Him not havinh a say in the formation of the new board speaks volumes about his role in things if you ask me. I hope people keep saying his name too so nobody forgets his place in this mess.
  - FireBeyond 3y ago
    There were comments the other day along the lines of "I wouldn't be surprised if someone came by Ilya's desk while he was deep in research and said 'sign this' and he just signed it and gave it back to them without even looking and didn't realize." People will contort themselves into pretzels to invent rationalizations.

throwuwu 3y ago

This couldn’t be more wrong. The big thing we learned from this episode is that Sam and Greg have the loyalty and respect of almost every single employee at OpenAI. Morale is high and they’re ready to fight for what they believe in. They didn’t “cut the head off” and the only snake here is D’Angelo, he tried to kill OpenAI and failed miserably. Now he appears to be desperately trying to hold on to some semblance of power by agreeing to Sam and Greg coming back instead of losing all control with the whole team joining Microsoft.

alephnan 3y ago
> Morale is high and they’re ready to fight for what they believe in. Money.
37394748 3y ago
I don't think Ilya should get off so easily. Him not havinh a say in the formation of the new board speaks volumes about his role in things if you ask me. I hope people keep saying his name too so nobody forgets his place in this mess.
- FireBeyond 3y ago
  There were comments the other day along the lines of "I wouldn't be surprised if someone came by Ilya's desk while he was deep in research and said 'sign this' and he just signed it and gave it back to them without even looking and didn't realize." People will contort themselves into pretzels to invent rationalizations.