In a week marked by unexpected turns and twists, OpenAI, the leader in AI development, witnessed a whirlwind of leadership changes that captured the attention of the business and tech world.
In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take listeners through the riveting series of events at OpenAI, beginning with a sudden bo ... Show More
Oct 23
Consumer Loyalty Programs
Loyalty programs may look like a simple way to reward regular customers, but the business model behind them has changed dramatically. From copper tokens and trading stamps to airline miles, mobile apps, and digital wallets, companies have continually found new ways to encourage c ... Show More
18m 2s
Sep 26
100 Coffins - The Life and Times of Zhu Rongji
Zhu Rongji went from being branded a political outcast to becoming one of the most important economic reformers in modern Chinese history. As mayor of Shanghai, vice premier, central bank governor and eventually premier, he helped tackle inflation, restructure China’s huge state- ... Show More
32m 20s
Nov 2023
Quick Take: Sam Altman, OpenAI, and Board Drama
It’s been a whirlwind week for Sam Altman at OpenAI - where he was removed by the board and has now been reinstated. It’s the biggest news in artificial intelligence this week, and hosts Greg Stuart and Rex Briggs give their takes and share their past experiences with boards maki ... Show More
8m 36s
Nov 2023
Why Sam Altman was FIRED from OpenAI
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!In this episode, we delve into the surprising news of Sam Altman's recent exit as CEO of OpenAI, examining the circumstances and implications of this major shift. We explore ho ... Show More
14m 56s
Nov 2023
Mayhem at OpenAI + Our Interview With Sam Altman
<p>Last week, we interviewed Sam Altman. Since then, well, everything has changed. The board of OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, fired Altman as chief executive on Friday. Over the weekend, it looked as if he might return. On Sunday night, Microsoft hired Altman to lead a new A.I. ventu ... Show More
1h 30m