The AI startup clarified on Friday that the decision to fire Altman was not related to any operational or financial issues. The report underscores that the issues were purely interpersonal and not related to the company's performance or product safety.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was cleared of any wrongdoing that would have required his dismissal from the company, according to a recent report.
- The investigation into the events leading up to his brief ouster was conducted by law firm WilmerHale over several months.
- The decision to fire Altman was due to a breakdown in the relationship and loss of trust between the prior board and Mr. Altman, not due to concerns about product safety, development pace, or OpenAI's finances.
- The findings of the investigation were announced by the artificial intelligence startup on Friday.