OpenAI co-founder and former CEO Sam Altman, along with former President Greg Brockman, joined Microsoft to lead an advanced AI research team after a surprise ouster. The move came after OpenAI gained attention for launching the viral chatbot ChatGPT and securing Microsoft as an investor. Following Altman’s dismissal, nearly all OpenAI staff threatened to quit unless the board resigns and appoints new lead independent directors. Some investors in OpenAI are exploring legal recourse against the company’s board, while others back Altman in his next venture. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed the hiring of Altman, Brockman, and their colleagues to lead Microsoft’s new AI research team.
From Sam Altman’s OpenAI ouster to Microsoft AI research CEO | TIMELINE – Detail Points
– Sam Altman, OpenAI co-founder and former CEO, joined Microsoft as the head of artificial intelligence research
– Greg Brockman, former President of OpenAI, also joined Microsoft along with other staff
– OpenAI staff threatened to quit unless the board resigns and appoints two new lead independent directors and reinstates Altman and Brockman
– Altman’s firing was due to a “breakdown in communication between Sam and the board,” according to COO Brad Lightcap
– Early investor Khosla Ventures wants Altman back at OpenAI
– Some employees contemplated quitting if Altman was not restored as CEO, while others expressed support for joining his new venture
– Altman discusses a possible return to the company or launching a new AI startup
– Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hired Altman, Brockman, and their colleagues to lead a new advanced AI research team
– OpenAI appointed former Twitch boss Emmett Shear as interim CEO and pledged probe into Altman’s exit
– OpenAI board approaches rival Anthropic’s CEO on merger for taking top job
– Some investors in OpenAI explore legal recourse against the company’s board
What led to the ouster of OpenAI co-founder and former CEO Sam Altman?
The ouster was reportedly due to a “breakdown in communication between Sam and the board,” and not “malfeasance”, according to COO Brad Lightcap in an internal memo.
How did Microsoft respond to the ouster of Sam Altman and Greg Brockman from OpenAI?
Microsoft hired Altman, Brockman, and their colleagues to lead a new advanced AI research team.
What actions have OpenAI staff threatened to take following the ouster of Altman and Brockman?
Nearly all OpenAI staff have threatened to quit unless the board resigns and appoints two new lead independent directors, apart from reinstating Altman and Brockman.
Are there any potential legal actions being explored in response to the ouster?
Some investors in OpenAI are reportedly exploring legal recourse against the company’s board.
