OpenAI overcomes pre-training issues, larger model 'Doug' in works

SemiAnalysis reports OpenAI has resolved its pre-training issues and is actively developing a larger model codenamed 'Doug'. The note also details DeepMind leadership overhaul, with Demis Hassabis stepping back and Jeff Dean leaving to start a neolab.
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