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Nov 2023
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OpenAI Chaos Continues as Most of Staff ...

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Episode 196: Neal and Toby discuss the latest drama surrounding Sam Altman's departure from OpenAI and why employees are threatening to leave the AI giant if he isn't reinstated as CEO. Plus why the Cruise CEO stepped down and what are the benefits of Argentina adopting the dollar? Toby shares his favorite trends and a clay shortage may be impacting movie productions. And finally, where the Turkeys that are pardoned end up.

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