📢📢Blockchain News Flash! OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was recently publicly accused by former board members Helen Toner and Tasha McCauley of putting profits over responsible AI development, hiding key progress from the board, and creating a toxic environment within the company. 😱😱

However, current OpenAI board members Bret Taylor and Larry Summers today vigorously defended Altman, refuting the allegations and insisting on Altman's commitment to safety and management. They said: "We do not accept Ms. Toner and Ms. McCauley's version of events at OpenAI, and we regret that Ms. Toner continues to revisit issues that have been thoroughly investigated rather than moving forward." 👨‍⚖️👨‍⚖️

The two former board members said Altman's "long-term pattern of behavior" prevented the company's board from properly overseeing "key decisions and internal safety protocols." However, Altman’s current colleagues pointed out that an independent review of the conflict commissioned by the company concluded: “The findings of the review refute the view that any AI safety issues require the replacement of Altman.” 🔍🔍

Taylor and Summers also refuted the accusation that Altman fostered a toxic company culture, saying that Altman was highly respected by employees and that Altman was committed to working with the government to mitigate the risks of AI development. 👏👏

That’s all for today’s blockchain news flash, stay tuned for the next one! 🎉🎉