Despite these criticisms, many of the sources chose to remain anonymous due to fear of Altman's influence in the industry. Ali Ghodsi, CEO of Databricks, was one of the few who went on record, accusing Altman of overselling his company's technology. This follows previous allegations of Altman being manipulative and a poor boss. The report suggests that while such behavior may not be uncommon, it is concerning given Altman's position at the helm of a powerful tech company.
Key takeaways:
- Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is facing criticism from some in the tech and finance communities, who are reportedly growing tired of his 'messianic antics' and 'lofty rhetoric'.
- Altman is allegedly engaged in a $100 billion funding round for creating artificial general intelligence (AGI).
- Some critics accuse Altman of being more interested in his own reputation than in helping humanity, and of overselling the technology his company is based on.
- Despite the criticisms, many of those interviewed for the report chose to remain anonymous, indicating a fear of Altman's influence in the industry.