From OpenAI to Microsoft: Know the drama around firing and hiring Sam Altman
PTC News Desk: Sam Altman, ousted from OpenAI, is set to lead a new advanced AI research team at Microsoft, confirmed by CEO Satya Nadella. Emmett Shear steps in as OpenAI's new head amidst concerns about Altman's abrupt departure.
Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, announced Sam Altman's transition to head an advanced AI research team at Microsoft, marking his departure from OpenAI. This move follows the appointment of Emmett Shear, the former head of Twitch, as the interim CEO of OpenAI.
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Nadella expressed Microsoft's continued commitment to its partnership with OpenAI while embracing the new leadership under Shear. Altman's unexpected removal from OpenAI's helm has caused disruption, leading to concerns among investors and staff, potentially affecting an upcoming $86 billion share sale.
Reports suggested discussions about Altman's potential return to OpenAI and reconfiguring the company's governance structure. Despite this, he is now set to lead an advanced AI research team at Microsoft, sparking speculation about his plans for a new AI venture.
Emotions ran high as Altman, alongside former chairman Greg Brockman, visited OpenAI's headquarters after CEO Mira Murati's invite. Altman's posts on social media hinted at a new chapter, expressing dedication to the mission.
Emmett Shear, a co-founder of Twitch, took over as interim CEO at OpenAI following these developments. Brockman's departure, coupled with Altman's ousting, surprised employees and investors, with concerns mounting over a potential talent exodus.
The internal shifts led to visible reactions at OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters, with reports of distressed employees leaving and internal resignations surfacing. Szymon Sidor, among others, confirmed their departure, signifying the organizational upheaval.
OpenAI's influential role in driving generative AI gained attention with the launch of ChatGPT, a chatbot that rapidly gained global popularity, shaping the landscape of AI applications.
- With inputs from agencies
