New insights into OpenAI’s recent leadership turmoil involving CEO Sam Altman have surfaced, shedding light on the internal strife that shook the AI research firm.
What Happened: Over three months ago, OpenAI’s board made the contentious decision to remove Altman briefly.
An upcoming report from an external law firm is expected to illuminate the reasons behind this dramatic action and the events of the chaotic five days leading to Altman’s return.
But before the official report is revealed, a New York Times report claims that Mira Murati, OpenAI’s CTO, penned a private memo to Altman questioning his leadership and shared her concerns with the board, which influenced their decision to oust him.
Details of Murati’s October discussions with the board have surfaced, revealing her critique of Altman’s leadership style, which she believed involved manipulation.
Concurrently, Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI’s co-founder and former chief scientist, raised similar concerns about Altman’s allegedly manipulative behavior.
Despite their concerns, both Murati and Sutskever publicly supported ...