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tesla
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

Tesla's Board Backs a Pay Package for Elon Musk Struck Down by Judge

Tesla's board of directors approved a $47 billion compensation plan for Elon Musk, despite criticism and setbacks. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Tech industry

Tesla's Chair Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Elon Musk

Robyn M. Denholm, the chair of Tesla's board, has been criticized for her oversight of Elon Musk and the company.
A Delaware judge questioned Denholm's independence from Musk due to her compensation exceeding what other large companies pay their independent chairs. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Tech industry

Musk Demands Bigger Stake in Tesla as Price for A.I. Work

Elon Musk is demanding shares worth over $80 billion from Tesla's board if he is to continue developing AI-based products.
Musk wants to own 25% of Tesla to avoid takeovers and have enough control of the company as it develops AI technology. [ more ]
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OpenAI
Reuters
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster, sources say

Employees at OpenAI wrote a letter to the board of directors warning of a powerful AI discovery that could threaten humanity.
The letter was one factor among a list of grievances that led to the firing of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
The discovery, known as Q*, was seen as a potential breakthrough in the startup's search for artificial general intelligence. [ more ]
www.vice.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Despite OpenAI Chaos, Wall Street Is Still Betting Big on AI

OpenAI's board of directors sacked CEO Sam Altman before eventually reinstating him and resigning.
The incident involves AI, predictions of the end of the world, strange pagan rites in Silicon Valley offices, and a Harry Potter fanfic. [ more ]
slate.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

What the Firing and Rehiring of Sam Altman Actually Means

OpenAI's power struggle ends with CEO Sam Altman returning to his position, along with other key figures.
The company will continue its partnership with Microsoft.
Not all is perfect, as Altman and Brockman are not retaining their old board seats. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The return of Sam Altman to OpenAI: A contrarian's take

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been rehired after being fired, along with president Greg Brockman, who resigned in protest.
A majority of OpenAI employees signed a letter demanding Altman's return as CEO.
The new initial board of directors, which is still being formed, will include Bret Taylor as chair, Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo. [ more ]
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CEO
www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI's board: Who are the 4 directors who fired Sam Altman, and will they stay if he returns?

Open AI CEO Sam Altman could potentially return to the company if a new board of directors and governance structure is put into place.
Altman's dismissal was due to a breakdown of communications, not misconduct.
Four board members were responsible for Altman's ouster. [ more ]
SecurityWeek
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT-Maker OpenAI Fires CEO Sam Altman, the Face of the AI Boom, for Lack of Candor With Company

Open AI has ousted its co-founder and CEO, Sam Altman, after an internal review found he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board of directors.
Altman's exit has created uncertainty about the future of Open AI and the industry's progress in artificial intelligence.
Mira Murati, OpenAI's chief technology officer, will serve as interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Tech industry

Sam Altman to Return to OpenAI's Board of Directors

Sam Altman rejoins OpenAI board after investigation
OpenAI adds three women directors to address diversity concerns [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Tech industry

Sheryl Sandberg to Depart Meta's Board of Directors

Sheryl Sandberg will not stand for re-election to Meta's board of directors in May after 14 years with the company.
Sandberg will remain as an adviser to Meta and expressed confidence in the company's future.
Sandberg played a key role in driving Facebook's success as its chief operating officer. [ more ]
TeachPrivacy
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Webinar - Trust: What CEOs and Boards Must Know About Privacy and AI

Privacy and AI present significant regulatory and business risks for CEOs and Boards.
Educating corporate leaders on privacy and AI is crucial for in-house and outside privacy counsel. [ more ]
Iapp
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

IAPP Announces New Board of Directors and Executive Committee Members

IAPP announces three new directors to the board for 2024, including Christina Montgomery from IBM, Monika Tomczak-Gorlikowska from Prosus, and Travis LeBlanc from Cooley.
Christina Montgomery is a global leader in AI Ethics and governance, serving on the United States' National AI Advisory Committee and holding various advisory board positions. [ more ]
Digiday
2 months ago
Marketing

DEI group Bridge boosts board with new vice chair and agency members

The diversity, equity, and inclusion trade nonprofit, Bridge, is expanding its board of directors with a new vice chair and executives from agency holding groups and major brands.
The goal of Bridge is to increase the impact of DEI efforts across the marketing industry and help companies make inclusion a part of their operations. [ more ]
TheWrap
3 months ago
Marketing

Paramount Exec John Halley Named Interactive Advertising Bureau's Board Chair - TheWrap

John Halley has been named the new chair of the Interactive Advertising Bureau's board of directors.
General Motors' Shenan Reed will serve as vice chair. [ more ]
Montrealpython
4 months ago
Python

Montreal-Python 2024 Elections

The current board of directors for Python Montreal is stepping down
Applications for new board members accepted until January 31, 2024 [ more ]
Paolo Melchiorre
5 months ago
Python

Paolo Melchiorre - 2024 Django Software Foundation board nomination

Paolo is running for a seat on the 2024 Django Software Foundation board of directors.
He has been a contributor to the Django project for years and has been involved in the Python community.
Paolo has several initiatives he would like to carry forward if elected to the board. [ more ]
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