Altman, 38, also did not reveal the reason for his dismissal, but he pledged to share more information about his next steps in a tweet shortly after the news was announced.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been fired by the company responsible for ChatGPT in a shock shakeup, following a review that concluded he was “not consistently candid in his communications with the board,” the Microsoft-backed firm said on Friday. The company announced that Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati would take on the role of interim CEO.
The company also revealed plans to conduct a formal search for a permanent chief executive. The prominent AI firm did not provide specific details about Altman’s shortcomings that led to his resignation. In a press release, the board said on Friday that they “no longer have confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI.”
Company Loses Confidence in Altman
“Mr. Altman’s departure follows a deliberative review process by the board, which concluded that he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities,” the company said in its release.
Altman, 38, also did not reveal the reason for his dismissal, but he pledged to share more information about his next steps in a tweet shortly after the news was announced.
“I loved my time at openai. it was transformative for me personally, and hopefully the world a little bit. most of all i loved working with such talented people,” Altman wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
OpenAI announced that its Chief Technology Officer, Mira Murati, would assume the role of interim CEO with immediate effect.
“We are grateful for Sam’s many contributions to the founding and growth of OpenAI,” the board of directors said in a statement. “At the same time, we believe new leadership is necessary as we move forward.”
“As the leader of the company’s research, product, and safety functions, Mira is exceptionally qualified to step into the role of interim CEO.
