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When the OpenAI board ousted CEO Sam Altman last November, very few people knew exactly what was behind it. In the final episode of our series, we reveal what led to Altman’s firing and explain why he was able to get his job back just days later. Plus, an exclusive interview with one of the people who fired him.
Further Reading:
- Sam Altman’s Knack for Dodging Bullets—With a Little Help From Bigshot Friends
- Behind the Scenes of Sam Altman’s Showdown at OpenAI
Further Listening:
- Artificial: Episode 1, The Dream
- Artificial: Episode 2, Selling Out
- Artificial: Episode 3, Chat GPT
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When the OpenAI board ousted CEO Sam Altman last November, very few people knew exactly what was behind it. In the final episode of our series, we reveal what led to Altman’s firing and explain why he was able to get his job back just days later. Plus, an exclusive interview with one of the people who fired him.
Further Reading:
- Sam Altman’s Knack for Dodging Bullets—With a Little Help From Bigshot Friends
- Behind the Scenes of Sam Altman’s Showdown at OpenAI
Further Listening:
- Artificial: Episode 1, The Dream
- Artificial: Episode 2, Selling Out
- Artificial: Episode 3, Chat GPT
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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