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    Bengaluru's Namma Yatri app pokes fun at Sam Altman’s OpenAI drama with clever wordplay

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    As the tech community grappled with the turbulence at OpenAI, Namma Yatri's users were pleasantly surprised by a witty notification: "Pickup faster than Sam Altman’s return!" This clever wordplay not only promised swift auto-rickshaw pickups but also playfully alluded to the rapid reinstatement of Altman as OpenAI's CEO.

    Bengaluru's Namma Yatri app steals the show with Altman-inspired notificationiStock
    In the unfolding drama surrounding OpenAI's leadership changes, the removal and subsequent reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman has taken centre stage in the tech world. Adding a touch of humour to the narrative, Bengaluru, India's IT hub, brought its unique twist to the story through the popular auto-rickshaw app, Namma Yatri.


    As the tech community grappled with the turbulence at OpenAI, Namma Yatri's users were pleasantly surprised by a witty notification: "Pickup faster than Sam Altman’s return!" This clever wordplay not only promised swift auto-rickshaw pickups but also playfully alluded to the rapid reinstatement of Altman as OpenAI's CEO.

    Sam Altman, a co-founder of OpenAI and instrumental in the launch of the widely-used ChatGPT bot, faced dismissal after the company declared that its board had "lost confidence in his ability to lead."

    Reports indicated a concerted effort by OpenAI investors to dismantle the board and reinstate Altman as the CEO. This push for reinstatement involves heavyweight supporters such as Microsoft and prominent venture capital entities.


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