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OpenAI President Greg Brockman quits after Sam Altman got sacked as CEO

Trecia Makhubele

ByTrecia Makhubele

Nov 18, 2023

Greg Brockman’s Startling OpenAI Exit:  Co-founder’s Resignation Following Altman’s Ouster

Everyone loves a little techno-drama, the recent shakeup at OpenAI, one of the leading, yet controversial, leaders in AI research with Chat GPT. Just when we thought things couldn’t get more intense at OpenAI, co-founder and president Greg Brockman drops a shocker. The AI big wig quit right after now-former CEO Sam Altman was shown the door. Brockman’s surprise exit is the hot gossip in Silicon Valley and has everyone speculating about the future of OpenAI’s leadership.

Greg Brockman Spills on Open AI’s Sam Altman’s Ousting

Ever wondered what was going on behind closed doors at OpenAI? Brockman reveals the sequence of events in a tweet, featuring a crucial meeting where Altman got the unexpected news from fellow co-founder Ilya Sutskever. Sam’s sacking was followed by a Google Meet meeting between Greg and Ilya where Greg was informed of his removal from the board.

Mira Murati: New Interim CEO appointed amid OpenAI chaos

Every great story has a hero or an unexpected twister, and in this case, it’s Mira Murati. Stepping in as OpenAI’s interim CEO, Murati’s challenge isn’t any less daunting than commanding a ship amidst a raging storm. But then again, the tech world has always been fond of underdogs, hasn’t it?

While Murati attempts to manage the choppy waters of leadership transition, changes in the OpenAI board room continue to reflect the ongoing crisis.

Microsoft stands with OpenAI

Microsoft, despite the chaos, stays firmly committed to OpenAI. CEO Satya Nadella said:

“We have a long-term agreement with OpenAI with full access to everything we need to deliver on our innovation agenda and an exciting product roadmap, and remain committed to our partnership, and to Mira and the team”.

Impact on the AI Industry and Silicon Valley

The sudden departures of Altman and Brockman, two of OpenAI’s most important leaders, mark a rough time for the company. As OpenAI moves through this important point in its history, there are concerns about its future and its effects on the AI business as a whole.

As this story continues to unfold, it continues to send shockwaves not just through Silicon Valley but also through the entire AI ecosystem.

Trecia Makhubele

Trecia Makhubele

Trecia Makhubele is a human rights activist, educator, and lawyer who presently resides in China where she teaches homeroom English language arts. Her varied educational background comprises a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Politics and International Studies from Rhodes University. Trecia studied for a Master of Laws (LLM) with a focus on Human Rights and Pandemics at Liverpool John Moores University because she was dedicated to expanding her knowledge of human rights concerns.

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