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Reuters reports that a warning letter and Q* algorithm were key developments before Altman’s ouster, and that Altman returned shortly afterward. DIRECT_TEXT

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Source: EXCLUSIVE: OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster, sources say · locator {} · excerpt hash sha256:7233e7bdd8394600441cc23c55ba5a28b557f68802e811668ad020b51a14bec6

The previously unreported letter and AI algorithm were key developments before the board's ouster of Altman, the poster child of generative AI, the two sources said. Prior to his triumphant return late Tuesday, more than 700 employees had threatened to quit and join backer Microsoft in solidarity with their fired leader.