OpenAI Deposes Co-founder Sam Altman As CEO, Mira Murati Appointed Interim Leader
Summary:
ChatGPT developer OpenAI removed co-founder Sam Altman from the CEO role, promoting CTO Mira Murati as the interim CEO. The move comes after the board found Altman's communication lacking in transparency. Despite the upheaval, OpenAI maintains its commitment to advancing AI applications that benefit humanity. The board also revealed that Chairman Greg Brockman is stepping down, though he will still continue as an employee.
The co-founder of ChatGPT’s developer, OpenAI, Sam Altman, has been relieved of his CEO role according to a blog post on November 17. The current CTO, Mira Murati, is set to ascend as the temporary CEO. A detailed review process led the Board of Directors to the decision as Altman allegedly did not maintain transparent communication with the board, thus hampering their ability to perform duties. Attempts to reach Altman for a statement were unsuccessful as of the time of reporting.
The link to OpenAI's official announcement on Twitter: https://t.co/fFYDLwGXQz (Date: November 17, 2023)
Even amidst the leadership overhaul, OpenAI's board reiterates its dedication towards the creation and advancement of artificial intelligence applications, insisting that they are committed to their mission of benefitting humanity as a whole through artificial general intelligence.
Emphasizing Murati's capabilities, the board declared her perfect for the role of interim CEO and expressed full faith in her leadership during the transition phase. The board expressed gratitude for Sam's significant contributions to OpenAI's inception and growth, yet underlined the need for fresh leadership to take the organization forward.
Simultaneously, Board Chairman Greg Brockman is also stepping down but will continue as an employee and will report directly to the CEO. The board also encompasses Adam D'Angelo, Tasha McCauley, Helen Toner, and OpenAI’s chief scientist Ilya Sutskever with a majority comprising "independent directors" possessing no equity in OpenAI.
Apart from OpenAI, Sam Altman is the founder of Tools for Humanity which is behind the cryptocurrency project, Worldcoin. Tools for Humanity was approached for a comment but they hadn't responded at the time of going to press.
This is an ongoing story, hence the post will be updated as new information is revealed.
Published At
11/17/2023 9:34:57 PM
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