00:00 The internet was taken aback to know that the former CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman and his
00:07 replacement Ahmed Shih were classmates.
00:11 In a surprising turn of events, the anticipated return of Sam Altman as OpenAI's CEO has reportedly
00:17 fallen apart after a two-day boardroom power struggle.
00:21 The situation took an ironic twist as Altman, initially removed as CEO, faced challenges
00:25 in reclaiming the position.
00:27 The non-profit board of OpenAI has now appointed Ahmed Shih, former CEO of Twitch, as the interim
00:33 CEO.
00:34 Shih, recognised for his advocacy of safety in artificial intelligence or AI development,
00:39 will step into the role previously held by Mira Murati.
00:43 Altman and Shih were reportedly both part of the original 2005 Y Combinator class.
00:49 Their shared history coupled with the unfolding developments showcased the unpredictable dynamics
00:54 of the tech industry.
00:55 A photo shared on X by John Coogan is one such blast from the past featuring young Sam
01:01 Altman and Ahmed Shih in the class.
01:04 The photo of Ahmed Shih and Sam Altman from their time in the original 2005 Y Combinator
01:09 class together adds a historical aspect to the current shifts in OpenAI's leadership.
01:15 The picture also features a young Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit, who is now married
01:20 to tennis star Serena Williams.
01:22 The photo also features another co-founder of Reddit and genius web developer Arun Swartz.
01:28 OpenAI's profile has skyrocketed since the launch of ChatGPD.
01:32 The company's valuation has reportedly reached $80-90 billion in recent weeks.
01:37 In another significant development, more than 700 of OpenAI's roughly 770 employees have
01:43 called on the company's board of directors to resign following the removal of Sam Altman.
01:47 According to reports, the employees have suggested that the board is incapable of overseeing the
01:52 firm.
01:53 Reports revealed that OpenAI is witnessing threats by the employees to leave the company
01:58 and join Altman at Microsoft.
02:06 (upbeat music)
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