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One pertinent question arising from this move is the impact on employee incentives. The arrangement allows former employees who had their shares vest over the past two years to also participate in this sale, which could potentially lead to a brain drain if many decide to cash out rather than remain with the company.
The discussions indicate a balancing act for OpenAI. While the opportunity to sell shares could serve as a strong recruitment tool, it also raises concerns regarding employee retention, especially those who joined during the company’s formative research phase and may have accumulated substantial shares.