Controversy, threats, and a glorious comeback – what may sound like the plot of a novel at first has recently become reality for OpenAI, a leading company in generative AI.
The initial transition
On November 17th, the OpenAI board announced that Sam Altman would depart as CEO and leave the board of directors. Mira Murati, the company’s chief technology officer, would serve as interim CEO, effective immediately.
In a statement, the board of directors said: “OpenAI was deliberately structured to advance our mission: to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all humanity. The board remains fully committed to serving this mission. We are grateful for Sam’s many contributions to the founding and growth of OpenAI. At the same time, we believe new leadership is necessary as we move forward. As the leader of the company’s research, product, and safety functions, … … weiterlesen →