OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Details emerging around Sam Altman's firing last month paint two different pictures of the OpenAI CEO.
  • Multiple versions of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have emerged from reporting of his firing and rehiring.
  • There's the Machiavellian politician, and/or the smart CEO-tactician.
  • The true version matters, as AI continues to disrupt how we work and study.

Who is the real Sam Altman?

It's still a vital question after 38-year-old OpenAI CEO was ousted by his board in November.

After Altman was fired and rehired over a chaotic five days, insiders have been sharing their version of events.