Keep pulling the thread on Ilya Sutskever.
The proposed OpenAI corporate structure in September 2017 provided Elon Musk with a path to unilateral absolute control over AGI.
During September 2017 negotiations, Elon Musk stated that he needed to be CEO of the new OpenAI company so that everyone would know he was in charge.
Ilya Sutskever and Greg Brockman were concerned that as OpenAI made genuine progress towards AGI, Elon Musk would choose to retain his absolute control of the company despite his stated intentions to the contrary.
Ilya Sutskever and Greg Brockman believed that once OpenAI was on track to building AGI, the company's importance would supersede that of any individual, making an employee's ability to leave an insufficient check on power.
In 2017, Elon Musk, Ilya Sutskever, and Greg Brockman were concerned that Demis Hassabis could create an AGI dictatorship.
Ilya Sutskever and Greg Brockman viewed Sam Altman as a fruitful and genuine counterbalance to Elon Musk at OpenAI.
Ilya Sutskever and Greg Brockman did not initially contest Elon Musk's control over OpenAI because they believed their equity stake was sufficient compensation.
In September 2017, Elon Musk presented an ultimatum to OpenAI's leadership to either start their own venture or continue with OpenAI as a non-profit.
Elon Musk stated in September 2017 that he would cease funding OpenAI until its leadership made a firm commitment to stay with the organization.
Ilya Sutskever and Greg Brockman believed in September 2017 that joining forces with Elon Musk would give OpenAI the greatest chance of success in its mission.
In September 2017 negotiations, Ilya Sutskever and Greg Brockman were willing to forgo equity, personal control, and job security to work with Elon Musk at OpenAI.
Elon Musk stated during September 2017 negotiations that he hates being a CEO and would much rather not hold the title.