OpenAI has experienced a major shakeup, resulting in the firing of CEO Sam Altman and the resignation of President Greg Brockman and three senior scientists. The surprise move reportedly left Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella furious, as the tech giant is a key investor and minority owner in OpenAI. The ousting was likely orchestrated by Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever, who had concerns about the safety and speed of OpenAI’s tech deployment. Disagreements had also emerged internally over the speed at which Altman was pushing for commercialization and company growth. The move has sparked controversy and divided opinions within the tech industry. OpenAI has an unusual structure as a non-profit controlled by a for-profit arm, and the recent events have raised questions about the company’s future direction.
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/11/report-sutskever-led-board-coup-at-openai-that-ousted-altman-over-ai-safety-concerns/