Mira Murati's deposition reveals new details about Sam Altman's ouster from OpenAI
By
Hayden Field
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
The article details the dramatic ouster of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in November 2023, using newly revealed witness testimony and trial exhibits from Musk v. Altman to provide behind-the-scenes insights. Much of the focus is on former CTO Mira Murati's deposition, which sheds light on the board's decision to remove Altman for allegedly being "not consistently candid in his communications." The piece reconstructs the chaotic weekend of power struggles, board decisions, and the eventual reinstatement of Altman, with Murati's testimony offering concrete details about the internal dynamics and communications that led to the coup.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAltman was 'not consistently candid in his communications with the board.'
The rollercoaster of a power play — which seemed to change every hour — took place in a matter of days.
Thanks to Musk v. Altman, the public is getting a concrete look behind the scenes of that dramatic weekend for the first time.
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