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OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster
OpenAI staff researchers sent a letter to the board of directors warning of a powerful AI discovery that could threaten humanity, leading to the ousting of CEO Sam Altman.
The letter was about an AI breakthrough called Q* , which prompted the board's actions and sparked optimism about its potential for superintelligence.
More than 700 employees threatened to quit and join Microsoft in solidarity with Altman before his return, highlighting the significance of his leadership.