In the summer of 2023, OpenAI faced internal turmoil and uncertainty, nearly leading to its collapse. Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI's co-founder and chief scientist, expressed deep concerns about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, particularly the imminent release of artificial general intelligence (AGI). He advocated for building a doomsday bunker to protect the company's core scientists from potential geopolitical chaos and violent competition that could arise once AGI surpasses human capabilities. During this period, doubts about CEO Sam Altman's leadership and ethical stewardship emerged despite his public image as a trusted figure in AI development. The internal challenges and near-collapse of OpenAI are detailed in the new book "Empire of AI" by Karen Hao, who was the first journalist embedded within OpenAI in 2019. The book reveals the complex dynamics within the company, including a non-profit board's attempt to remove Altman a year after the launch of ChatGPT. Meanwhile, OpenAI is preparing for a potential public offering, with Fidji Simo, former CEO of Instacart, joining the company in a newly created role to oversee major business functions such as product, finance, and sales. Altman has indicated that Simo will handle earnings calls when OpenAI goes public. The story of OpenAI's internal struggles, leadership challenges, and preparations for its future public listing highlights the evolving nature of the company and its pivotal role in the development of artificial intelligence.