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Hello! In a dramatic turn of events, OpenAI announced a deal in principle for Sam Altman's return as CEO, concluding a roller-coaster saga that began with his abrupt removal by the non-profit board, showcasing a victory for Altman but also involving significant board reshuffling and an independent investigation into the events leading to his initial ouster.

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OpenAI chaos: A timeline of firings, interim CEOs, re-hirings and other twists

If we've learned anything from the mess at OpenAI, it's that the humans are still in charge, for now. Here's a timeline of everything we know that happened in OpenAI's c-suite and boardroom this week:

Nov. 16: Sam Altman gets a text Thursday night from one of OpenAI's co-founders asking him to join a Google Meet chat on Friday. OpenAI reportedly contacts CTO Mira Murati and taps her to be the next OpenAI CEO.

Nov. 17: Microsoft learns of Altman's firing "a minute" before the world does, Axios reports. OpenAI releases statement that CEO Sam Altman will be leaving the company "after a deliberative review process by the board" and that Greg Brockman will be stepping down as chair. Late that evening Brockman announces he is quitting the company.

Nov. 18: Microsoft releases a statement: "We have a long-term partnership with OpenAI and Microsoft remains committed to Mira and their team as we bring this next era of AI to our customers." According to an internal memo from COO Brad Lightcap, the firing of Altman was not the result of "malfeasance or anything related to our financial, business, safety, or security/privacy practices."

Nov. 19: Microsoft announces that it has hired Altman and Greg Brockman to lead a new research unit. Altman tweets "the mission continues."

Nov. 20: OpenAI announces another interim CEO — Twitch co-founder Emmett Shear. The overwhelming majority of OpenAI's 700-plus employees sign an open letter urging the board to resign, saying they would quit if its members didn't. OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever publicly says that he deeply regrets his role in Altman's firing.

Nov. 21: OpenAI released ChatGPT with voice to unpaid users showing the organization continues its work even amid the drama. CTO Mira Murati (briefly acting CEO) shared a photo with Brockman, Altman, others, and herself at Altman's house. Just after 10pm, OpenAI releases a statement that it has come to a "​​deal in principle" for Altman to return as CEO, with a new board chaired by former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor:

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Nvidia shows, again, its real AI moneymaker

Nvidia's AI Revenue Surge: In the midst of the OpenAI drama, Nvidia stands out as the real winner in the artificial intelligence landscape. The company reported a staggering 206% increase in revenue in the October quarter, reaching $18.1 billion, largely attributed to its dominance in specialized AI chips essential for tech firms.

Unprecedented Growth Trajectory: Nvidia's growth trajectory is remarkable, with a projected revenue of $20 billion in the January quarter, signifying a 230% increase over the previous year. This growth surge, if sustained, could lead to a full fiscal year revenue of around $59 billion, surpassing the combined revenue of the previous two fiscal years.

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Will AI change the future of author photos?

In July, when the Screen Actors Guild declared its intention to strike, I, a card-carrying member of the Writers Guild of America, momentarily pondered the contrasting perks of being a writer versus an actor. However, my focus shifted to a shared concern among writers—the absence of contractual protection in the face of artificial intelligence. As AI can manipulate an actor's likeness with ease, creating "digital doubles" and diminishing entire careers, writers grapple with the looming threat of agency-free oblivion. This anxiety intensifies as generative AI infiltrates personal images, leaving writers to question the authenticity of their own creations and contemplate a future where technology blurs the line between what is real and what is manufactured. (Read more: The Washington Post)

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