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science3 hours ago•5 min saved

Trump sacks National Science Board members, stirring questions about NSF governance

President Trump terminated several members of the National Science Board, the independent body that guides the NSF, in boilerplate emails offering no reasons. It’s unclear how many were removed; at least a third of those contacted confirmed terminations. The shake-up comes amid ongoing NSF budget concerns and a vacant director post, prompting criticism that political actions threaten independent scientific oversight.

via The Washington Post|

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technology2 years ago•5 min saved

The Controversial Exit and Return of Sam Altman at OpenAI

New details have emerged regarding the ousting of Sam Altman from OpenAI, suggesting that he may have been a manipulative leader. Altman allegedly played board members against each other and undermined employees to maintain his power. Tensions arose between Altman and board members who disagreed with his aggressive approach to AI technology. Additionally, Altman's strained relationship with OpenAI's chief scientist, Ilya Sutskever, and his clashes with other board members further contributed to his dismissal. While some employees supported Altman, others raised concerns about his disruptive behavior and pitting employees against each other. Altman was ultimately reinstated as CEO, indicating that the allegations against him were not enough to sway the company's powerful backers.

via Business Insider|

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