(qlmbusinessnews.com Tues, 21st Nov, 2023) London, UK —
“Turmoil at OpenAI: Staff Demand Board Resignation Amidst Sam Altman's Ousting”
Following the unexpected dismissal of former OpenAI chief, Sam Altman, the company's staff has rallied against the board, demanding their resignation. In a strongly-worded letter, signed by over 650 of the company's 770 employees, including senior staff, accusations of incompetence and undermining the company's work are levied against the board. The staff is not only seeking Altman's reinstatement but is also expressing their willingness to resign if their demands go unmet.
Lilian Weng, head of safety systems at OpenAI, posted on X (formerly Twitter) about the collective effort, stating that more than 650 employees signed the letter within a short span of time. The missive questions the board's actions and the abrupt sacking of Altman, a key figure in the artificial intelligence (AI) domain.
In a surprising turn of events, there was a fleeting moment over the weekend when it seemed Altman might regain his position, only for an announcement that he would be joining Microsoft, a significant funder of OpenAI. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed Altman's role in leading “a new advanced AI research team.”
In the wake of these developments, OpenAI's chief scientist, Ilya Sutskever, who is also a board member, expressed regret for his role in the board's actions, stating that he never intended to harm the company. Meanwhile, former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear has been appointed as OpenAI's new interim boss.
Shear acknowledged the mishandling of Altman's dismissal, describing it as “handled very badly” and emphasizing the damage it caused to trust within the company. Altman, aged 38, played a pivotal role in launching OpenAI, known for the creation of the popular ChatGPT bot, and has been a prominent figure in the generative AI space.
The exact reasons behind Altman's dismissal remain unclear, with the board accusing him of not being “consistently candid in his communications.” The lack of specificity has fueled speculation, and Shear committed to hiring an independent investigator to scrutinize the entire process.
The upheaval at OpenAI has garnered attention, with industry analysts noting Microsoft's strengthened position amid the chaos. While Altman's departure surprised many, the internal discord and subsequent demand for the board's resignation add an unexpected layer to this unfolding saga. As the company navigates this tumultuous period, questions about the future direction and leadership of OpenAI linger.
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