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Re:Ex-OpenAI board member reveals what led to Sam Altman's b... by comp_throw7 on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @02:00AM (#40508929)
> they could threaten a lawsuit pressuring him to resign

This is extremely confused about the board's responsiblities and powers. A court would laugh this case out of court because the board _can just fire him_.

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Re:Ex-OpenAI board member reveals what led to Sam Altman's b... by Aunche on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @02:34AM (#40509126)
This has nothing to do with the board's power. Simply firing him doesn't stop him from taking all his employees with him. The lawsuit would be for the damage of Altman's lies, and would prevent him from simply starting another AI company.
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Re:Ex-OpenAI board member reveals what led to Sam Altman's b... by shagie on Wednesday May 29, 2024 @04:33PM (#40516692)
Would that be some sort of non-compete agreement that would need to be enforceable in California?
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