OpenAI staffer defends live demo failures: 'Shit happens,' authenticity beats pre-recorded slop
prd_008 · x · 2026-09-30
An OpenAI employee (prd008) defended the glitch-filled DevDay live demos, arguing the anticipation and unpredictability of a live demo beats pre-recorded corporate slop. He praised holly li and Romain Huet for rolling with the issues and showing the products authentically, and told critics to 'sit down and be humble' since most wouldn't dare take the stage themselves.
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