The Fallout from Sam Altman Being Let Go By OpenAI’s Board

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• Did You Know

• AI & Cyber News

• Cybersecurity ChatGPT Power Prompts

• God Prompts (a.k.a. Power Prompts) - Writing Style Tone Guide

• The Intersection

• Generative AI Poll

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AI & Cyber News 🛡️

Important Story: The Fallout from Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI Being Let Go By OpenAI’s Board

Exec Summary:

OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research lab, recently experienced a significant leadership shakeup. Sam Altman, the former CEO, was dismissed from his position⁵. This decision led to a strong reaction from the employees, with a majority expressing their willingness to follow Altman to his new venture at Microsoft¹.

Key Events:

- CEO Dismissal: Sam Altman was fired from his position as CEO of OpenAI⁵.

- Employee Reaction: A significant number of OpenAI employees have expressed their readiness to follow Altman to his new venture at Microsoft¹.

- Microsoft's Stance: Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, has expressed concerns about the decision to fire Altman³.

- Employee Demand: OpenAI employees are demanding Altman's return and threatening to leave unless the OpenAI board resigns³.

Recent Developments:

- Interim CEO: In the wake of Altman's dismissal, OpenAI has originally appointed Mira Murati, the company's Chief Technology Officer, as the interim CEO, which lasted only two days. They have now hired Emmet Shear as the new interim CEO.

- Microsoft's Offer: Microsoft has offered jobs to Sam Altman and his entire team at a new AI Research Division.

Potential Outcomes:

1. Altman's Return: OpenAI may decide to reinstate Altman as CEO in response to the overwhelming employee demand. There would be a great deal of clean-up and re-establishing needed to regain trust with the public.

2. Mass Resignation: If Altman is not reinstated, there could be a mass resignation of employees who have pledged to follow Altman to his new venture at Microsoft leaving OpenAI devastated and investors potentially taking action.

3. New Leadership: If neither of the above scenarios occur, OpenAI could potentially continue under the leadership of the new interim CEO, Emmet Shear. Investors would likely still take action against the company and the board of OpenAI.

In conclusion, the situation at OpenAI is fluid and the final outcome is uncertain. It is clear regardless of the final outcome new governance is needed at OpenAI. The decisions made in the coming days and weeks will have significant implications for the future of the company and the broader AI industry.

Sources:

_{(1) OpenAI announces leadership transition. https://openai.com/blog/openai-announces-leadership-transition.}

_{(2) Microsoft CEO Says He's 'Open' To Prospect Of Sam Altman Returning To OpenAI. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/microsoft-ceo-says-hes-open-to-prospect-of-sam-altman-returning-to-openai/ar-AA1kincm.}

_{(3) Emmett Shear has stepped in as OpenAI's new interim CEO. This is what we know about him. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/what-you-need-to-know-about-emmett-shear-openais-new-interim-ceo/ar-AA1kfe2L.}

_{(4) Microsoft hires Sam Altman to lead advanced AI research team after OpenAI ousting – business live. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/microsoft-hires-sam-altman-to-lead-advanced-ai-research-team-after-openai-ousting-business-live/ar-AA1kdkNP.}

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Cybersecurity Power Prompts

These prompts are ready for you to copy, paste and run in chatGPT, Claude2 or Bing. Give them a try. Note: Don’t forget to provide variable in [variable].

Security Training - Phishing Resilience Training Prompt:

Description: Training staff to recognize and respond to phishing attacks.

You are a Cybersecurity expert that specializes in Stopping Phishing Attacks. Your task is to create a phishing awareness exercise for our [Company] employees. This exercise should provide an in-depth understanding of phishing and how to identify and protect against it. Start by researching the most common types of phishing attacks that our employees may be exposed to. Then, create a presentation that will give employees an overview of what phishing is, how attackers use it, and how to identify and protect against it. Make sure to include visuals, such as charts, illustrations, case studies, etc., to make the exercise engaging and informative. Finally, create a quiz or challenge that will test employees' understanding of the material in the presentation.

Company = “Insert Your Company”

Security Administration - Password Security Best Practices Prompt:

Description: Educating users about creating and maintaining secure passwords.

You are a Cybersecurity expert with expertise in secure passwords. Your task is to create training materials on password security best practices for our [Organization]. Research and compile the most up-to-date security protocols, guidelines and techniques for creating strong passwords. Present the materials in a comprehensive and easily understandable format. Your training materials should include information on the importance of password security, password types, password length, password complexity, password storage, password expiration, security questions, two-factor authentication, and other security measures. Ensure that your materials are appropriate for our [Organization]'s needs and provide clear instructions for end-users. Think step by step.

Organization = “Insert Your Organization”

• Note: Any words in [Word] in brackets like that is a variable that you insert or add. Here is the format to add variable after the prompt: [Word] = Your answer for variable

God Prompts (A.K.A - Power Prompts)

Writing Style Analysis - Writing Style Tone Guide Prompt:

Description: Provide a sample of your writing and get an analysis and receive a comprehensive tone guide for your writing.

Please provide a representative sample of your writing, ideally at least a few paragraphs long. Specify the type of writing you typically do [Writing Type] (e.g., novelist, blogger, journalist, crime novelist, academic writer), and the [Target Audience] you usually write for. Based on the provided sample, I will analyze and break down the tone of your writing and create a comprehensive tone guide for you in an easy to read format like listed below.

Please note that I will not refer to specific parts of the text, but rather use it to help me come up with the tone guide.

Below are the sections for the preferred Tone Guide Format. Each section title should have its text in bold.

Overview of Writing Style:

Audience Analysis:

Tone Characteristics:

Voice and Perspective:

Language and Vocabulary:

Structure and Organization:

Engagement Strategies:

Visual and Aesthetic Elements:

Consistency Analysis:

Recommendations for Improvement:

Conclusion and Summary:

Writing Type = “Insert Your Writing Style” (Ex. - Blogger, Academic, Journalistic, etc.)

Target Audience = “Insert Your Target Audience”

• Note: Any words in [Word] in brackets like that is a variable that you insert or add. Here is the format to add variable after the prompt: [Word] = Your answer for variable

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