OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is experiencing significant staff turnover. This article from The Information explores the contributing factors, including CEO Sam Altman's management style, which has been described as fostering internal competition and avoiding difficult decisions. Other issues include compensation demands from researchers, who are highly sought after by competing AI companies, and the company's transition from a research-focused non-profit to a profit-driven entity. This shift has led to increased pressure on employees to deliver revenue-generating products, resulting in burnout and a sense of dissatisfaction amongst some staff.
