OpenAI is facing internal and external challenges as it progresses towards developing artificial general intelligence (AGI). CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged that the current version of their AI model, o1-preview, is deeply flawed but anticipates significant improvements with the upcoming o1 model. Despite internal disagreements and the premature release of the o1 model, Altman remains optimistic about reaching level three AGI by 2025. Former CTO Mira Murati's exit highlighted staff grumbles about the premature release, which was pushed to burnish OpenAI’s reputation. Additionally, OpenAI has announced a rise in ChatGPT subscription prices and has seen Apple withdraw from its latest funding round.