Elon Musk Enters the OpenAI Drama by Trolling

by Sid

**Elon Musk Draws Attention to Anonymous Letter Accusing OpenAI CEO of Wrongdoing**

In a surprising turn of events, Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently brought attention to an anonymous letter alleging underhanded behavior by Sam Altman, the ousted CEO of OpenAI. Musk’s action has added a new layer of chaos to the ongoing crisis surrounding the organization.

### Musk’s Post and the Anonymous Letter

Using fewer than 100 characters, Musk posted a link to an anonymous letter on X, drawing attention to the accusations against Altman. The letter, which was addressed to OpenAI’s board, accuses Altman and another OpenAI cofounder, Greg Brockman, of deceit and manipulation in their pursuit of artificial general intelligence (AGI). The allegations surfaced after Altman’s surprising firing and Brockman’s subsequent resignation from the board.

### Origin and Removal of the Letter

The link Musk shared led to a copy of the letter on GitHub, where it was swiftly removed within an hour of Musk posting it. The original source of the letter was revealed to be Board.net, a platform for anonymous posts, from which it was copied and reposted to GitHub by an unknown individual.

### Responses and Fallout

Although Altman and Brockman have not responded to the allegations, sources familiar with Altman’s time at OpenAI claim to be unaware of the accusations. The authenticity of the letter remains unverified, and attempts to reach out to the email address included in the letter have gone unanswered. Musk, in his post, emphasized the importance of investigating the concerns raised in the letter.

### OpenAI’s Current Situation

Altman’s exit from OpenAI has created a stir within the organization, as demonstrated by the overwhelming loyalty of its employees. Over 95% of the company’s staff recently signed an open letter, expressing their willingness to leave if Altman is not reinstated.

Despite the anonymous letter’s accusations and the internal turmoil at OpenAI, the organization has yet to disclose the exact reasons behind Altman’s dismissal. The situation continues to develop as Musk’s involvement further complicates the ongoing crisis at the organization.

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