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World Business Report: First broadcast 20/11/2023 22:32 GMT : OpenAI employees threaten resignation over Altman sacking

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First broadcast 20/11/2023 22:32 GMT : OpenAI employees threaten resignation over Altman sacking

OpenAI employees threaten resignation over Altman sacking

BBC World Service - World Business Report, OpenAI employees threaten resignation over Altman sacking

The global face of AI, Sam Altman, the boss of OpenAI was fired on Friday

Following the firing of Sam Altman, almost all of OpenAI's staff have signed a letter threatening to resign.

Following the firing of CEO Sam Altman, almost all of OpenAI's 770 staff have signed a letter threatening to resign unless he is reinstated.

Microsoft's stock reached a record high after it said Mr Altman would be joining the company to head its artificial intelligence innovation leg.

Sam Fenwick hears what it means for the future of OpenAI and what the ripple effects will be for the wider industry.

(Picture: OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration taken, February 3, 2023. Credit: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/File Photo)

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