Sutskever's involvement in Altman's firing, which was seen as unjustified and led to threats of mass resignations, has put him in a precarious position. He has hired his own lawyer, Alex Weingarten, and there are signs of ongoing turmoil. Despite this, Sutskever's contributions to OpenAI are still widely respected. However, some insiders believe that the trust between Sutskever, Altman, and co-founder Greg Brockman has been irreparably damaged.
Key takeaways:
- Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and chief scientist of OpenAI, has not been seen at the company's San Francisco offices following the return of co-founder Sam Altman, who was previously ousted from the board in a move that Sutskever played a key role in.
- While Sutskever's future at OpenAI remains uncertain, there are discussions about him getting a new title at the company. His contributions to the company are still widely respected by many employees, despite his involvement in Altman's firing.
- Sutskever has hired his own lawyer, Alex Weingarten of Willkie Farr & Gallagher, indicating ongoing turmoil within the company.
- Some insiders believe that the relationship between Sutskever, Altman, and co-founder Greg Brockman may be irreparably damaged, and that some OpenAI engineers loyal to Altman and Brockman may find it difficult to work with Sutskever.