OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Ousted; Retaliation Hints Emerge from Hoskinson
OpenAI, the AI startup that is the parent company behind ChatGPT, recently removed Sam Altman as CEO. Following this development, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson displayed a bit of schadenfreude, extending an invitation to Altman to join a decentralized large language model (LLM) project. The decision to fire Altman was made by OpenAI’s board of directors. In response, Altman issued a statement on social media, expressing love for his time at the company and teasing details about his next move. OpenAI’s former CTO will serve as the interim CEO, temporarily replacing Altman until a permanent replacement is found.
Brockman’s Exit and Investor Reactions
Growing tensions within OpenAI was evident with not only Altman but also the president and co-founder, Greg Brockman leaving the company. While the company’s investors were caught by surprise, Microsoft continued to show its support to its deal with OpenAI. Most people in the tech industry, including former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, were shocked at the news of Altman’s removal.
Hot Take: OpenAI’s Removal of Altman
The surprising removal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has left many in the tech industry shocked and has generated much speculation. The future of OpenAI and its leadership transition are now in the spotlight. The development has also spurred calls from the crypto community to shift focus from AI and pivot towards the cryptocurrency industry, given its apparent absence of similar board-related issues.
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