The day before his dismissal, Altman reportedly mentioned the Q* project at a summit of world leaders in San Francisco.
The dismissal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is being linked to a letter sent to the company’s board of directors. Two sources told Reuters that this letter included an artificial intelligence algorithm that could threaten humanity, which led to Altman’s dismissal.
The process behind Altman’s dismissal began when researchers within the company sent a letter to the board of directors about the artificial intelligence algorithm called “Q“. The letter highlights the potential dangers of Q, which could be an important breakthrough in the company’s quest for superintelligence or general artificial intelligence.
Altman reportedly mentioned the Q* project at a summit of world leaders in San Francisco the day before his dismissal and believed it was a breakthrough. The board dismissed Altman as a result of a series of complaints, including the Q* letter and allegations of artificial intelligence discovery. However, Altman was reinstated as CEO after staff threatened to revolt against the board following the dismissal.
OpenAI declined to comment on the matter. There has been no independent internal review to verify Q*’s alleged capabilities. These developments raise concerns about the future of the company and its impact on AI.
