Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's leadership faces scrutiny following revelations by former board member Helen Toner.

Toner disclosed that the board was unaware of the ChatGPT release until it was announced on Twitter, indicating a disconnect in company operations.

Altman's surprise firing and reinstatement were discussed, with Toner citing a toxic work environment and allegations of psychological abuse.

Despite efforts to remove Altman, he was reinstated with employee support due to fears of retaliation.

Current board chair Bret Taylor defended the board's actions, stating that product safety, development pace, finances, and statements were not factors in Altman's removal.

Toner emphasized the necessity for external regulation in situations like OpenAI's ongoing issues.

OpenAI continues to face challenges with trust issues and employee treatment, leading to departures and rival company Anthropic attracting former employees.

An independent investigation cleared OpenAI of major concerns, but debates over regulation and oversight persist.

The company is moving forward with projects like the GPT-4o model amid ongoing scrutiny.