candor
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Altman, fired by OpenAI's board in November 2023 for a lack of candor before being reinstated under employee pressure, emerged with allegations of manipulation and a toxic work culture unresolved.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Fired unexpectedly in November 2023 by OpenAI's board for a lack of candor, he was reinstated under pressure from employees, but allegations of manipulation and a toxic culture dogged him throughout the trial.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
I wanted candor, an open dialogue on the pros and cons of my proposal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
She said her brother’s candor about the army—raising questions about such thorny issues as widespread corruption—led counterintelligence to target him as a conspirator against the regime.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
He respected Burnham for his candor, his directness, and the air of leadership he exuded, and no doubt he told the architects as much.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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