
OpenAI Debated Merger With Anthropic After Altman Firing, Docs Show
OpenAI considered merging with rival Anthropic after firing CEO Sam Altman in 2023, court documents reveal.
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OpenAI considered merging with rival Anthropic after firing CEO Sam Altman in 2023, court documents reveal.

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