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OpenAI employees call Sam Altman's ousting 'The Blip': report

Mar 08, 2024 - businessinsider.com
The New York Times reported that the atmosphere at OpenAI after CEO Sam Altman was forced out was described by employees as "The Blip," a reference to a moment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe where half of all life is erased. Following Altman's departure, 95% of OpenAI's workforce threatened to quit unless he was reinstated and the board resigned. Despite his return, some employees felt uneasy and began looking for jobs elsewhere.

The Times also reported that Mira Murati, the CTO of OpenAI, may have played a key role in Altman's ousting by allegedly expressing concerns about his management style to the board. However, Murati denied voluntarily reaching out to the board about Altman. More details about Altman's exit and return are expected to be revealed in a report by law firm WilmerHale in the coming days.

Key takeaways:

  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was forced out of the company, creating a chaotic environment that some employees compared to "The Blip" from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
  • After Altman's departure, 95% of OpenAI's workforce threatened to quit unless he was reinstated and the board resigned.
  • Mira Murati, the CTO of OpenAI, may have played a key role in Altman's ousting, allegedly expressing concerns about his management style to the board.
  • More details about Altman's exit and return are expected to be revealed in a report by law firm WilmerHale in the coming days.
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