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As Sam Altman ascended to the CEO role, allegations of secrecy and manipulation emerged. Reports from board members accused him of withholding information and distorting realities regarding internal practices.
A Governance Crisis
By November 2023, the culmination of internal strife led to Altman's dismissal from OpenAI. Issues cited included lack of clarity in leadership, undisclosed financial interests in the OpenAI investment arm, and diminishing trust from the board regarding his management style.