> This was about principle, not people.
Why do I not believe this at all? Were things truly sunshine and roses at OpenAI up until this Pentagon debacle? Perhaps I am mistaken, but it seemed like the writing was on the wall years ago.
> I have deep respect for Sam and the team
I have even more questions now.
How can you respect someone who betrays a principle you care about for money?
Not to mention that the principles are not being betrayed now for the first time.
Sounds like a statement to ensure they aren’t blacklisted or seen as anti executive.