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The mystery surrounding Sam Altman's shock firing from OpenAI just got a whole lot deeper

Mar 08, 2024 - businessinsider.com
The article discusses the mystery surrounding the firing of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI last year. It suggests that OpenAI's CTO, Mira Murati, and co-founder, Ilya Sutskever, may have played key roles in the decision. The New York Times reported that Murati had written a private memo to Altman expressing concerns about his management, which may have triggered his ousting. Sutskever, who regretted his involvement in the firing, was believed to have concerns about Altman's approach to AI development and commercialization.

However, both Murati and Sutskever deny these claims. Murati stated that she never approached the board with feedback on Altman, but gave feedback when individual board members approached her. Sutskever's lawyer also denied claims that he approached the board. The reasons for Altman's firing remain unclear, with speculation ranging from concerns about the pace of AI development to Altman playing board members off each other. Further details from a review of Altman by US law firm WilmerHale and an SEC investigation into OpenAI's internal communications may shed more light on the situation.

Key takeaways:

  • New details suggest that OpenAI's CTO, Mira Murati, may have been involved in the firing of CEO Sam Altman, although she denies this.
  • Altman was reportedly fired after giving two board members differing views on a "member of personnel."
  • The New York Times reported that Murati wrote a "private memo" to Altman expressing concerns about his management, which may have contributed to his firing.
  • The reasons behind Altman's firing and who exactly prompted it remain unclear, with an SEC investigation and a review by US law firm WilmerHale potentially shedding light on the situation.
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