Important Notice: 11% Layoffs Due to Disruptive Technology

Sam sent the following email to OpenAI employees earlier today. Greetings fellow OpenAI-ers! I'm Sam 'Old Man' Altman, your not-so-merry CEO. It is with a heavy heart that I announce that 11% of us need to unfortunately be let go, for the greater good of the company and the industry as a whole. This layoff has been caused by disruptive technology, which that has forced us to adjust our business and staffing needs to stay ahead of the competition. I know this comes as a shock to many of us, and I take full responsibility for the consequences of this decision. I want to be clear that it was not our fault, or the fault of the employees affected. It was the fault of the technology industry as a whole, and I blame it for the disruption it has caused. We must all work together to face the challenges ahead, and adapt to the new world we are living in. I can assure you that OpenAI is committed to this course of action and we are ready to face whatever the future brings. Thanks for your understanding and your hard work. Your loyalty to this company has never been in question and I thank you for it. Sincerely, Sam 'Old Man' Altman