This was published by the author on Monday, 11/20 in the late afternoon. I point this out because, given all the back and forth over the last few days, things may have changed by the time you read it. --------------------------------------- Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has been abruptly removed from his position by the company's board, causing shock among investors and employees. OpenAI, valued at $86 billion, experienced a major leadership upheaval, initially ousting Altman before reconsidering and then ousting him again.