In a surprising move, the board of the company overseeing ChatGPT took decisive action on Friday by removing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman – a figure widely recognized as the human face of generative AI. The announcement of Altman’s termination reverberated throughout the tech industry, causing shock waves.
To fill the leadership vacuum, OpenAI swiftly appointed Mira Murati, the Chief Technology Officer, as the interim CEO. The company outlined its plan to initiate a formal search for a permanent CEO to guide the organization moving forward.
The unexpected management reshuffle caught many employees off guard, with the news disseminating through an internal announcement and the company’s public-facing blog.
OpenAI explained Altman’s departure by stating that it followed a thorough review process by the board. The conclusion was that Altman had not consistently provided candid communications, hindering the board’s ability to fulfill its responsibilities. The blog post did not delve into specific details surrounding this evaluation.
