AI - #10 (Open AI Chat GPT-The Aftermath)
AI #10: Open AI Chat GPT - The Aftermath
I ran an interesting test today on 12/21/2023. It was a simple test of two leading generative AI platforms. I ran a comparison of Bard vs Chat GPT 4.5 just for fun!
The Question I posed: “Please provide a summary of what happened at OpenAI in respect to the firing and rehiring of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman?”
ChapGPT Answer: (“predictable, ugh!”):
ChatGPT: "As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, there is no information about Sam Altman being fired and rehired at OpenAI. Sam Altman has been involved with OpenAI as its CEO since 2019. However, my information might be outdated, and I don't have real-time updates. For the latest and most accurate information, I recommend checking recent news articles, OpenAI's official announcements, or Sam Altman's official statements on the matter."
The Bard Answer (after I threatened it a bit):
BARD: "OpenAI Leadership Shakeup: A News-Level Summary
OpenAI, the research lab focused on developing safe and beneficial artificial intelligence, experienced a tumultuous two weeks in November 2023 regarding its leadership. Here's a news-level review of the events:
November 17th:
OpenAI's board removed Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO, citing a "loss of confidence" in his leadership. No specific reasons were publicly disclosed.
This action caused surprise and controversy within the AI community, with some speculating about internal disagreements or external pressure.
Between November 18th and 22nd:
A media frenzy ensued, with news outlets speculating about the reasons behind Altman's removal and the future of OpenAI.
Several prominent figures in the AI field, including OpenAI researchers, expressed support for Altman and questioned the board's decision.
November 22nd:
In a sudden turn of events, OpenAI reinstated Altman as CEO. The board announced a reorganization and welcomed new members.
No official explanation was given for the change of heart, leaving further speculation about the internal dynamics at play.
Aftermath:
The incident raised questions about OpenAI's governance structure and decision-making processes.
While specific details remain unknown, the episode highlighted the challenges of balancing risk and innovation in developing powerful AI technologies.
Important Note: ("really?")
It's important to remember that these are news-level summaries based on publicly available information. The inner workings of OpenAI and the true reasons behind these events remain shrouded in some uncertainty.
I hope this information provides a helpful overview of what happened at OpenAI. Please let me know if you have any further questions about other aspects of OpenAI or its work."
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END OF THE BARD VS CHAPGPT USELESS LIKE COMPETITION. (IT'S CLOSE)
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The bottom line? Maybe AI is just something that will be great for humor, but not much else? I continued my queries asking Bard which OpenAI board members were fired. It could not admit that anyone was fired from the board, and after badgering Bard on this topic - it did finally admit that changes were made on the board but it was not likely due to firing of Sam. They wanted to spend more time with the family. LOL.
Well, my blog post on Nov 21 was pretty much spot on. My 3rd Theory turn out to be prescient. In the immortal words of the T-800, "I'll be back!".
It was speaking about OpenAI and the Developer Day a few days after it happened. I noted in my talk that OpenAI was the strong leader in Generative AI and was taken note of their claims from Dev Day. A few days later, Sam was fired. Despite patching it up, the scales differently have tipped away from OpenAI as a leader it will take some work to win back confidence in the general business and the specific company. More scrutiny and diligence weighing in on this new sector is a good thing!