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Altman says Musk's exit lifted morale, but his management left lasting scars at OpenAI

Altman says Musk's exit lifted morale, but his management left lasting scars at OpenAI The Verge
During testimony in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman described the Tesla founder’s former management style as a “chainsaw” that damaged the lab’s culture. Altman said Musk’s 2018 departure boosted staff morale, allowing researchers to work without constant performance pressure. The trial, now in its third week, also highlights Musk’s claim that OpenAI abandoned its original humanitarian mission and that he was misled into funding the venture. Read more