According to Odaily Planet Daily, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was accused by former board members Helen Toner and Tasha McCauley of putting profits above responsible development of artificial intelligence, concealing key progress from the board, and creating a toxic environment within the company.
However, current board members Bret Taylor and Larry Summers vigorously defended Altman, refuting the allegations and standing by Altman's commitment to safety and management. "We do not accept Ms. Toner and Ms. McCauley's version of events at OpenAI, and we regret that Ms. Toner continues to rehash issues that have already been thoroughly investigated rather than moving forward," they wrote. The two former board members said Altman's "long-standing pattern of behavior" prevented the company's board from properly overseeing "critical decisions and internal safety protocols." However, Altman's current colleagues pointed to an independent review of the conflict commissioned by the company that concluded: "The review's findings refute the view that any AI safety issues require the replacement of Altman."
