Sam Altman dismissed from OpenAI, Inc., the 501(c)(3) nonprofit overseeing the AI startup responsible for ChatGPT, DALL-E 3, GPT-4, and other advanced generative AI systems. He will exit both the company’s board of directors and his role as CEO.
According to a post on OpenAI’s official blog, Altman’s exit comes after a “thoughtful review process by the board.” The review determined that Altman “did not consistently communicate candidly” with fellow board members, impeding their ability to fulfill their responsibilities.
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, Mira is exceptionally qualified to step into the role of interim CEO. We have the utmost confidence in her ability to lead OpenAI during this transition period.”
Mira Murati, the company’s chief technology officer, will serve as interim CEO, effective immediately.
