On Friday, OpenAI fired CEO Sam Altman, prompting Elon Musk to call for the company to disclose the reason for his dismissal. Musk, a former board member of OpenAI and a vocal advocate for AI safety, expressed concern over the risks associated with advanced AI and argued that the public should be informed of the board’s decision.

Altman’s dismissal was announced in a statement from OpenAI, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to lead the company. However, tension had been growing among the company’s leadership over the dangers of AI. Ilya Sutskever, a co-founder of OpenAI and an advocate for AI safety, played a role in Altman’s dismissal. Sutskever had taken a cautious approach to AI’s potential harm to society and established a “Super Alignment” team within the company to ensure the safety of future AI technology.

The current conversation around Altman’s firing and the perceived tension within OpenAI’s leadership continues to evolve as Musk raises awareness about the potential risks associated with advanced AI through his own AI company. As such, it is important for companies like OpenAI to prioritize transparency and responsible development when working with this powerful technology.