Emergency Episode! Sam Altman Out at OpenAI and X's Advertiser Exodus

Pivot

EpisodeNov 18, 202332m

Emergency Episode! Sam Altman Out at OpenAI and X's Advertiser Exodus

Pivot

EpisodeNov 18, 202332m

It's an emergency crossover episode of Pivot and the Prof G Pod and there's a lot to discuss. Sam Altman is out as CEO of OpenAI – but what exactly happened? Kara shares her latest reporting. Plus, major advertisers are fleeing X after Elon Musk endorsed an antisemitic conspiracy theory. Will Elon and X survive the firestorm? Kara and Scott break it all down.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial.Follow us on TikTok at @pivotpodcast.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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