Amazon Drops Sam Altman Firing Film: OpenAI Deal Impact

Amazon has dropped the film "Artificial," which chronicles the five-day period in 2023 when Sam Altman was fired and then reinstated as OpenAI's CEO. The film is nearly complete and was previously associated with MGM Studios, an Amazon unit. Amazon states that the film will be "better served if it were released by a different studio." This decision comes after Amazon and OpenAI signed a $50 billion deal in February. The film reportedly portrays Altman in a less-than-flattering light, and Amazon may be avoiding any strain on its relationship with OpenAI. Netflix and Focus have also passed on the film. This move suggests Amazon is prioritizing its technology and AI partnerships over potential cinematic portrayals that could complicate those relationships.