Sam Altman, CEO of AI development company OpenAI, steps down; Mira Murati becomes interim CEO

OpenAI, known for developing chat AI ``ChatGPT'' and image generation AI ``DALL E'', announced on its official blog the resignation and retirement of CEO Sam Altman. A successor has not been determined, and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Mira Murati has been appointed as interim CEO.

OpenAI announces leadership transition

According to the blog announcement, Altman's resignation was deliberated by the Board of Directors, stating, ``Mr. Altman has not consistently communicated with the Board of Directors, which has interfered with his ability to fulfill the Board's responsibilities.'' The Board of Directors no longer has confidence in Mr. Altman's ability to lead OpenAI.'' It is believed that Mr. Altman was effectively dismissed by the Board of Directors. .

For the time being, CTO Mira Murati will serve as interim CEO, while the company will search for a permanent CEO to succeed Altman. Mr. Murati has played a key role in OpenAI's growth and has been endorsed by the Board of Directors for his close involvement in all aspects of OpenAI, including his experience in AI governance and policy. Masu.

OpenAI's Board of Directors stated:

“OpenAI was purposefully created to further our mission of ensuring that general purpose AI benefits all humanity. The Board of Directors remains committed to fulfilling this mission. OpenAI Founded We would like to thank Mr. Altman for his contributions to our growth.At the same time, we believe that we need new leadership to move forward.As the leader of OpenAI's research, product, and safety functions, Mr. Murati will serve as interim CEO. We have the utmost confidence in her ability to lead OpenAI during this period of transition.'

'I loved my time at OpenAI,' said Altman, who is leaving the company. 'It was a little transformative for me personally and, hopefully, for the world. Most of all, I loved working with such talented people. .I will explain the following in detail at a later date.''

i loved my time at openai. it was transformative for me personally, and hopefully the world a little bit. most of all i loved working with such talented people.

will have more to say about what's next later.

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— Sam Altman (@sama) November 17, 2023