Sam Altman speaking into a microphone.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has shown signs he's on edge ahead of Google's release of a new AI model this fall.
  • OpenAI chaos has calmed as CEO Sam Altman is reinstated and an investigation begins.
  • The events surrounding the unexplained ouster have sowed concern and new scrutiny.
  • AI experts eye safety, responsibility, and the potential new entrants contending for dominance.

The drama of Sam Altman unexpectedly being fired on Friday and then reinstated to OpenAI Tuesday night has reached a close. In its wake, a host of questions and concerns remain about the safety and ethics of artificial intelligence.