Sam Altman says Elon Musk’s mind games were damaging OpenAI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified that Elon Musk's management style caused significant damage to the AI startup's culture. Altman explained that Musk's approach, which involved ranking researchers and making drastic cuts, was incompatible with the psychological safety and long-term pursuit of ideas necessary for a successful research lab. Altman stated that Musk's departure in 2018 was a morale boost for staff, who felt liberated from such a demanding and potentially detrimental work environment. This testimony comes as part of Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, in which he claims the company has strayed from its original mission.

(Source：The Verge)