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[–] [email protected] 97 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (6 children)

Altman downplayed the major shakeup.

"Leadership changes are a natural part of companies

Is he just trying to tell us he is next?

/s

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 weeks ago

unironically, he ought to be next, and he better know it, and he better go quietly

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 weeks ago

Sam: "Most of our execs have left. So I guess I'll take the major decisions instead. And since I'm so humble, I'll only be taking 80% of their salary. Yeah, no need to thank me"

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

We need a scapegoat in place when the AI bubble pops, the guy is applying for the job and is a perfect fit.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago

He is happy to be scapegoat as long as exit with a ton of money.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago

The ceo at my company said that 3 years ago, we are going through execs like I go through amlodipine.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Just making structural changes sound like "changing the leader".

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

They always are and they know it.

Doesn't matter at that level it's all part of the game.