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Provocative Play 'Doomers' Explores AI Crisis and Disconnect

2/12/2025

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Ayad Akhtar's provocative new play "Doomers" delves into the tumultuous world of artificial intelligence, drawing inspiration from Sam Altman's dramatic exit from OpenAI. Co-created with ChatGPT and Claude, it follows a fictional ex-CEO navigating a tech crisis in San Francisco. Yet, the story struggles to engage, leaving audiences yearning for a deeper connection.

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Story summary

Ayad Akhtar's provocative new play "Doomers" delves into the tumultuous world of artificial intelligence, drawing inspiration from Sam Altman's dramatic exit from OpenAI. Co-created with ChatGPT and Claude, it follows a fictional ex-CEO navigating a tech crisis in San Francisco. Yet, the story struggles to engage, leaving audiences yearning for a deeper connection.