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OpenAI's board has fired Sam Altman
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#52Oh wow, this is a huge surprise! As a user of ChatGPT, I've been very impressed with what I've seen and this has sent shockwaves through the computing industry. I'm disappointed to see him leave but I guess we need to wait to find out what the reason behind this was.
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#53Ouch, this must have been a _very_ disagreeable departure, or the PR department had some really deep resentment towards Altman. I haven't seen such an abrupt and brutal announcement for quite a while.
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#54Could this be somehow driven by Microsoft's stake in OpenAI?
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#55Can we have a pinned comment with all the facts at the top?
tldr nobody knows yet
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#56> Mr. Altman’s departure follows a deliberative review process by the board, which concluded that he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities. The board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI. Ouch -- were there any signs this was coming?
Nope
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#57> Sam Altman will depart as CEO and leave the board of directors. Mira Murati, the company’s chief technology officer, will serve as interim CEO, effective immediately. > Mr. Altman’s departure follows a deliberative review process by the board, which concluded that he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities. The board no longer has conf…
candid - Not obscuring or omitting anything unpleasant, embarrassing, or negative.
IMHO, saying he hasn't been candid is extremely harsh in terms of corporate PR speak.
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#58I was wondering when the for profit pandering was going to clash with the not for profit parent. Well, here it is
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#59>Search process underway to identify permanent successor. Put me in, coach. As someone deeply entrenched in the realms of AI development and ethical considerations, boasting a robust leadership background, I stand poised to lead OpenAI into its next phase of innovation and ethical advancement. My tenure navigating the intersection of AI research, business acumen, and ethical frameworks provides a unique foundation. H…
Chat GPT, is that you?
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#60I thought Sam and Greg are like friends
>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.