I really do wonder to what extent the non-profit and then capped-profit structures were genuine, or just ruses intended to attract top talent that were always meant to be discarded. The more we learn about Sam, the more confusing it is that he would ever accept a structure that he couldn’t become fabulously wealthy from.
(Just to correct the record for people who might have been surprised to see this comment: All of these people work for OpenPhilanthropy, not for OpenAI.)
I really do wonder to what extent the non-profit and then capped-profit structures were genuine, or just ruses intended to attract top talent that were always meant to be discarded. The more we learn about Sam, the more confusing it is that he would ever accept a structure that he couldn’t become fabulously wealthy from.
Has anyone looked into suing OpenAI for violating their charter? Is the charter legally binding?
I’m guessing Open Philanthropy would be well-positioned to sue, since they donated to the OpenAI non-profit.
Elon Musk is already suing but I’m not clear on the details: https://www.reuters.com/technology/elon-musk-revives-lawsuit-against-sam-altman-openai-nyt-reports-2024-08-05/
(Tagging some OpenAI staffers who might have opinions)
@JulianHazell @lukeprog @Jason Schukraft @Jasmine_Dhaliwal
(Just to correct the record for people who might have been surprised to see this comment: All of these people work for OpenPhilanthropy, not for OpenAI.)