Further solidifying its partnership with OpenAI, Microsoft has also secured the addition of Greg Brockman, who resigned from the OpenAI board alongside Sam Altman. Nadella expressed continued confidence in OpenAI and its new CEO, Emmett Shear, emphasizing Microsoft's dedication to maintaining a strong relationship with the AI startup.
These developments unfold less than a year after OpenAI ignited the generative AI revolution with the release of its viral chatbot, ChatGPT, and secured Microsoft as a key investor alongside other prominent names.
OpenAI's leadership overhaul: CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman ousted, Mira Murati steps in as interim CEO. Early investor Khosla Ventures expressed its desire for Sam Altman to return to OpenAI, but affirmed its unwavering support for his future endeavors.
In the wake of Sam Altman's departure, some OpenAI employees reportedly considered resigning if he was not reinstated as CEO by the weekend's end, while others expressed their willingness to join his new venture.
Microsoft announced the hiring of Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and their colleagues to lead a new advanced AI research team, while OpenAI appointed former Twitch boss Emmett Shear as its interim CEO.
Sam Altman's dismissal from OpenAI CEO stemmed from a "breakdown in communication" with the board, leading to a loss of confidence in his leadership. Altman's behavior was deemed to be obstructing the board's ability to effectively fulfill its duties.
OpenAI was meticulously designed to fulfill our unwavering mission of ensuring artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. The board remains resolutely dedicated to this mission. We express our gratitude to Sam for his significant contributions to OpenAI's inception and expansion.