The sudden ousting of Altman and the removal of President Greg Brockman from the board has led to a crisis within the company. Brockman, along with three senior researchers, resigned, potentially triggering a wave of departures to rivals like Google and a new venture by Altman. The decision has caused distress among employees, with many leaving the OpenAI headquarters in San Francisco shortly after the announcement.
Key takeaways:
- Sam Altman will not return as CEO of OpenAI, despite efforts by the company’s executives and board of directors to bring him back.
- Emmett Shear, co-founder of video streaming site Twitch, will take over as interim CEO.
- The board's decision to remove Altman and President Greg Brockman has led to a crisis, with Brockman and three senior researchers resigning, potentially leading to more departures.
- Altman is reportedly planning a new venture following his firing from OpenAI.