The Shock Of Sam Altman At Openai!
- Posted on November 19, 2023 10:58 PM
- Economic News
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The board dismissed Sam Altman, alleging a lack of transparency in communication.
On November 17th, it was announced that Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, has been removed from the CEO position. According to a blog post shared by the company, CTO Mira Murati will temporarily assume the role of CEO.
OpenAI stated that the board initiated a review process, and as a result, found that Altman was consistently not transparent in communication with the board, hindering their ability to fulfill their responsibilities.
Altman has not made a statement regarding the matter as of now.
OpenAI announces leadership transition https://t.co/fFYDLwGXQz
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) November 17, 2023
OpenAI's board of directors has declared their commitment to advancing artificial intelligence applications. The company's mission is focused on ensuring that artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity, and the board is fully committed to serving this mission. Mira Murati has been appointed as the interim CEO, and there is confidence in her ability to lead OpenAI during this transitional period.
The board expressed gratitude for Sam Altman's contributions to the establishment and growth of OpenAI. However, it was mentioned that the company will need a new leader in the upcoming period. Additionally, it was reported that the board chairman, Greg Brockman, will step down from his role but will continue to be active within the company.
The board consists of Adam D'Angelo, Tasha McCauley, Helen Toner, and OpenAI's Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever. According to the shared information, the majority of board members do not hold shares in the company.
Sam Altman is also the founder of Tools for Humanity and the developer of the Worldcoin crypto project.
