Somebody (or a bunch of somebodies) can only try to come forward to take action. But I am afraid that’s what they tried to do.
Here, “they” refers to folks from OpenAI who tried to come forward and do something about Sam’s manipulative behavior or lies or whatever was happening. Anyone who may potentially provide the leaks or shed some light.
It was like the first necessary crisis (the sooner, the better) for later events to unfold. I am unsure about their nature.
Sorry I don’t follow—not sure whom you refer to by “they” and “their”
Here, “they” refers to folks from OpenAI who tried to come forward and do something about Sam’s manipulative behavior or lies or whatever was happening. Anyone who may potentially provide the leaks or shed some light.
Here, I am unsure about the nature of the events.
I hope it is clear now.