Sam Altman
Role at the time: OpenAI leader who says he spent the weekend speaking with the team
Defended or excused
Response to this claim
OpenAI improperly pressured the researchers over authorship and publication of the mathematical results.
“acted with integrity and generosity throughout”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Sam Altman defends the team and explains its proposed publication arrangements
Altman says he spoke with the team over the weekend and defends its conduct. His role makes this an interested defense, not an independent witness to every call.
Why we used this label
Explicit interested defense of the company's intentions and actions.