Upcoming film narrates Sam Altman's resilient career pitfalls, presumably catching my attention during a flight's monotonous in-flight entertainment.
Take a Seat, Movie Buffs! The Tech Drama Unfolds
The tech-centric film genre has been thriving, with gems like The Social Network and 2023's surprisingly cool BlackBerry hit. Now, get ready for a fresh dose of intrigue as Amazon MGM Studios is bringing 'Artificial' to life, based on Sam Altman's tumultuous tenure at OpenAI.
Written by Simon Rich and with Luca Guadagnino (director of Challengers) in negotiation, 'Artificial' could roll the cameras any minute now (via The Hollywood Reporter). Though Guadagnino hasn't officially signed on yet, San Francisco and Italy are gearing up for summer shooting.
So, who'll embody Altman on the silver screen? Andrew Garfield, Monica Barbaro, and Yura Borisov are among the contenders, eagerly discussing their casting prospects.
For those who aren't tech-savvy and curious about OpenAI's chaotic dance, here's the gist: in November 2023, Altman was ousted as CEO, with a statement claiming, "The board no longer has confidence in his ability to lead OpenAI." Mira Murati took over as interim CEO until a permanent successor could be found. However, it was a brief tenure as Altman was reinstated within a week under pressure from Microsoft, a significant investor. The ousted board members soon exited the company[1].
Altman hasn't detailed the reasons behind his dismissal, but Reuters' investigation pointed to concerns around AI safety[2]. How 'Artificial' portrays this drama remains to be seen!
Though I'm hardly a tech enthusiast, I'm eager for 'Artificial', especially if Guadagnino agrees to helm the project. Challengers was a standout of 2024, offering a thrilling mix of techno, tennis, and...er, romantic entanglements, which I've gobbled up in endless conversations with my film-loving peers for the past six months.
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- Despite Altman's focus on the tech industry and his ousting from OpenAI, his story will now take center stage on the silver screen, as Andrew Garfield, Monica Barbaro, and Yura Borisov are among the game of contenders eagerly ready to embody the tech mogul.
