Following a series of unforeseen events, AI company OpenAI has announced the removal of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman from his position. In response to the news, OpenAI investors, including Microsoft, expressed their support for Altman and his co-founder Greg Brockman, who resigned in protest. Some employees have threatened to leave or join Altman’s potential new venture if the board does not reconsider their decision. A: The board of directors of OpenAI removed Sam Altman as CEO due to concerns about his behavior and lack of transparency. A: Emmett Shear, the former CEO of Twitch, has been appointed as the interim CEO of OpenAI.

Source: New York Times November 20, 2023 13:45 UTC