Why Sam Altman's Time Matters:

OpenAI, under the leadership of Sam Altman, has been at the forefront of advancing artificial intelligence for the betterment of society. Altman’s visionary qualities, commitment to democratizing AI, emphasis on transparency, collaborative approach, ethical responsibility, and adaptability have been instrumental in OpenAI’s success.

However, as users of OpenAI, we need to recognize the power of our voices and the impact our support has on the organization.

In this op-ed, we will explore the qualities of Altman’s leadership, the importance of user voices, and the dire consequences for the board if our voices and our investment in subscriptions and our time are not valued.

Sam Altman’s Leadership Qualities:

Altman’s leadership style fosters a culture of teamwork and encourages diverse perspectives within OpenAI. His collaborative approach ensures that decisions are inclusive and representative of the needs and aspirations of stakeholders. Additionally, Altman’s strong ethical compass guides OpenAI’s actions, prioritizing responsible AI development and the well-being of society. His adaptability enables OpenAI to stay ahead of emerging challenges and opportunities, navigating complex technological advancements, regulatory changes, and ethical dilemmas effectively.

User Voices Matters:

As users, our voices should carry substantial weight with the board at OpenAi. By articulating our expectations and desires, we ensure that our investment in subscriptions and the time we have dedicated to learning with OpenAI is valued.

Time, being the single most valuable thing we humans have to offer, should not be taken for granted.

Altman recognizes this and strives to maintain trust with OpenAI’s users. Our support and feedback now, should play a crucial role in shaping the organization’s future directions.

Consequences for the Board:

The OpenAI board must actively listen to user voices and prioritize their needs. Failure to do so could have dire consequences for the organization. User trust and loyalty are the foundation upon which OpenAI’s success is built. Neglecting user voices could result in eroded trust and decreased subscriptions, ultimately jeopardizing OpenAI’s mission of democratizing AI for good. The board must understand that our voices and our investment in subscriptions and time are crucial for OpenAI’s continued success.

Sam Altman’s leadership, with his visionary qualities, commitment to democratizing AI, emphasis on transparency, collaborative approach, ethical responsibility, and adaptability, plays a critical role in maintaining trust with OpenAI’s users.

OpenAI’s success in fulfilling its mission of democratizing AI for good is deeply rooted in Altman’s leadership, which ensures that the organization remains aligned with user values and fosters an environment of transparency, inclusivity, and accountability.

As users of OpenAI, we must recognize the power of our voices and the impact our support has on the organization. It is crucial for us to articulate our expectations and desires, ensuring that our investment in subscriptions and the time we have dedicated to learning with OpenAI is valued.

Time Matters:

Time, being the single most valuable thing humans have to offer, should not be taken for granted.

We urge the OpenAI board to actively listen to the voices of its users and prioritize their needs.

Failure to do so could have dire consequences for the organization, as user trust and loyalty are the foundation upon which OpenAI’s success is built.

Let us collectively demand transparency, ethical responsibility, and a continued commitment to democratizing AI for the benefit of all.

By advocating for our interests, we can shape the future of AI and ensure that it remains a force for good in society.

And let us be clear in our support of Sam Altman’s reinstatement, because no man is an island".

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For good measure, here’s the staff letter:

To the Board of Directors at OpenAI,

OpenAI is the world’s leading AI company. We, the employees of OpenAI, have developed the best models and pushed the field to new frontiers. Our work on AI safety and governance shapes global norms. The products we built are used by millions of people around the world. Until now, the company we work for and cherish has never been in a stronger position.

The process through which you terminated Sam Altman and removed Greg Brockman from the board has jeopardized all of this work and undermined our mission and company. Your conduct has made it clear you did not have the competence to oversee OpenAI.

When we all unexpectedly learned of your decision, the leadership team of OpenAI acted swiftly to stabilize the company. They carefully listened to your concerns and tried to cooperate with you on all grounds. Despite many requests for specific facts for your allegations, you have never provided any written evidence. They also increasingly realized you were not capable of carrying out your duties, and were negotiating in bad faith.

The leadership team suggested that the most stabilizing path forward - the one that would best serve our mission, company, stakeholders, employees and the public - would be for you to resign and put in place a qualified board that could lead the company forward in stability.

Leadership worked with you around the clock to find a mutually agreeable outcome. Yet within two days of your initial decision, you again replaced interim CEO Mira Murati against the best interests of the company. You also informed the leadership team that allowing the company to be destroyed “would be consistent with the mission.”

Your actions have made it obvious that you are incapable of overseeing OpenAI. We are unable to work for or with people that lack competence, judgement and care for our mission and employees. We, the undersigned, may choose to resign from OpenAI and join the newly announced Microsoft subsidiary run by Sam Altman and Greg Brockman. Microsoft has assured us that there are positions for all OpenAI employees at this new subsidiary should we choose to join. We will take this step imminently, unless all current board members resign, and the board appoints two new lead independent directors, such as Bret Taylor and Will Hurd, and reinstates Sam Altman and Greg Brockman.

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Oh wow, that is huge.

Thanks for sharing

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What the f*** is this about? is no one gonna focus on this point?

Also, we dont know what happened, no one does. Why is everyone so Gung ho for sam? we know nothing

It’s been bumped up to 650 of 770 OpenAI employees signing the petition and apparently having a comfy spot at Microsoft. They may as well change the name after this.

I think it’s more important to focus on the current board of OpenAI. They have remained completely negligent to their own staff and user-base. One of them has conflict of interests, and the main driving force has already publicly regretted their action. Question is: do they regret their action, or do they regret the consequences?

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if we actually

knew what that action was, we could probably better answer that question.

we’re completely in the dark

Exciting news, but Im just a User - they have learnt my loyalty so
I how can I join them?

Speaking for Users, Sam and the people at Open AI built Trust with us. As a result we “invested” our time in them. Open AI is a brand yes, but Brands are built by people. That’s why we Users are going Bat S…t Crazy over the Loss of Sam and 600+ staffers. Because that brakes the only real currency - Trust.

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They only provide, at most, half a quote. Show the whole quote if its so damning.