OpenAI CEO Ouster: Sam Altman, Greg Brockman Post Statements

OpenAI’s board announces Sam Altman’s departure as CEO, appoints CTO Mira Murati as interim leader. Discover the implications for the future of AI governance.

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Official Statement From Brockman And Altman The sequence of events began with Sam receiving a text from Ilya, leading to a Google Meet where he was informed of his termination, with the board present except for Greg.

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Shortly after, Greg was similarly contacted by Ilya and removed from the board, though his role in the company was affirmed.

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The management team, except for Mira who was informed earlier, learned of these developments soon after.

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Greg Brockman Quits, Continues To Believe In Safe AGI For Humanity Also included in original announcement from OpenAI: “As a part of this transition, Greg Brockman will be stepping down as chairman of the board and will remain in his role at the company, reporting to the CEO.”

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Microsoft Reportedly "Blindsided" By News Microsoft reportedly found out about Altman’s removal a minute before the news was published according to Axios.

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OpenAI CEO Ouster: Sam Altman, Greg Brockman Post Statements

Discover the latest updates related to Sam Altman's exit as OpenAI CEO, including its affect on Microsoft, as the story continues to develop.

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OpenAI’s board announces Sam Altman’s departure as CEO, appoints CTO Mira Murati as interim leader. Discover the implications for the future of AI governance.

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Official Statement From Brockman And Altman The sequence of events began with Sam receiving a text from Ilya, leading to a Google Meet where he was informed of his termination, with the board present except for Greg.

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Shortly after, Greg was similarly contacted by Ilya and removed from the board, though his role in the company was affirmed.

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The management team, except for Mira who was informed earlier, learned of these developments soon after.

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Greg Brockman Quits, Continues To Believe In Safe AGI For Humanity Also included in original announcement from OpenAI: “As a part of this transition, Greg Brockman will be stepping down as chairman of the board and will remain in his role at the company, reporting to the CEO.”

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Microsoft Reportedly "Blindsided" By News Microsoft reportedly found out about Altman’s removal a minute before the news was published according to Axios.

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