This past Friday, OpenAI suddenly announced that its board had fired its CEO Sam Altman, along with removing its Chairman Greg Brockman.

The news has rocked the AI world both due to its unexpectedness, and the still unclear explanation as to what led to this decision.

This is a perfect meetup event to attend if you want to get up to speed on what's has happened, and also get a solid background understanding of the individuals and firms involved.

We'll be covering:

• OpenAI the organization: its legal structure, investors, and partnerships
• The individuals involved: background on the board members, Sam Altman, his interim replacement, and more
• The events so far: what has been credibly reported since Friday, clearly denoting what is still speculation
• Possible theories: diving into various possible explanations for the unknown, while clearly denoting what is and is not substantiated
• What to expect next: what are the different plausible immediate outcomes and what long-term implications might they have

We always strive to keep our presentations and discussions friendly to all. Whether you're a complete newcomer or a seasoned veteran of the AI space, you're most welcome - see you there :)