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Mira Murati's deposition pulled back the curtain on Sam Altman's ouster
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TL;DR
- New court testimony and documents from the *Musk v. Altman* trial reveal the extent of Mira Murati's involvement in Sam Altman's ouster from OpenAI.
- Murati initially played a significant role in raising concerns about Altman's candor and management style, funneling information to co-founder Ilya Sutskever, which contributed to the board's decision.
- Despite being named interim CEO, Murati quickly began communicating with Altman and Nadella, advocating for Altman's return.
- Murati was also the first signatory on a letter from hundreds of OpenAI employees threatening to quit if Altman was not reinstated.
- A 2022 document from Murati also detailed criticisms of Altman's management, including issues with communication, priority shifts, and a focus on revenue over user needs.
- Murati stated in her deposition that her concerns were management-related, and she asked Altman for clarity and support in her role.