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The OpenAI Revolution: Greed vs. Governance
The curtain is about to lift on OpenAI’s most brazen power grab yet. Sources close to the company reveal that OpenAI is set to ditch its nonprofit status and morph into a ruthless for-profit entity, complete with a board controlled by corporate fat cats and a minority ownership stake for its philanthropic arm.
The Profit Over People Paradigm
This drastic change is designed to appease investors, who are clamoring to get in on the action as OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology threatens to disrupt the very fabric of society. But what about the people? What about the safety and well-being of those who will be impacted by these powerful AI models?
The Usual Suspects Get Sacked
Meanwhile, key executives are fleeing the sinking ship. OpenAI’s CTO, Mira Murati, has bailed, and President Greg Brockman has been on leave for who knows how long. Even former Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever, who has been a vocal critic of OpenAI’s direction, has seen the writing on the wall and split.
The Writing on the Wall
The handwriting is on the wall: OpenAI’s newfound for-profit status is a recipe for disaster. The company’s priorities are no longer focused on advancing humanity, but on lining the pockets of its investors. As we sleepwalk into a world where AI reigns supreme, we must ask ourselves: who will be accountable for the consequences of OpenAI’s actions?
Update, September 25th
Additional reporting by Bloomberg confirms that OpenAI’s plans are indeed moving forward, with a "for-profit benefit corporation" structure that will give corporate interests the upper hand. The clock is ticking on OpenAI’s transition, and the world holds its breath as the company embarks on this treacherous new path.
