OpenAI Is Discussing Ways To Unify The Company, But Is Too Late?،
It’s obvious that OpenAI is going through a tough time. First, they fired former CEO Sam Altman, who was the face of AI technology in recent years, citing communication issues and appointing Mira Murati as interim CEO. However, the company’s board of directors did not inform employees or investors of its decision.
Stakeholders pressure board to bring Altman back
Following this, stakeholders pressured the board to bring back Altman, who was willing to return given certain governance changes at the company, but that did not happen either. Yesterday, the board replaced Murati with Emmett Shear as the new interim CEO.
On November 20, 2023, journalist Kara Swisher shared a letter written by OpenAI employees to the board, mentioning how the board’s actions indicate that “it is incapable of overseeing OpenAI” and that they will not work for people who “lack skills”. , judgment and concern for our mission and our employees. In conclusion, the employees wrote that they may resign from the company and join the “newly announced Microsoft subsidiary” with Altman and Brockman, as well as several leading OpenAI researchers.
OpenAI in “huge discussions” with Altman and others
Interestingly, among the employees who signed this letter were Mira Murati, former interim CEO of OpenAI, Brad Lightcap and Jason Kwon, among others. Now, a report published by Bloomberg says that OpenAI, after internal turmoil, is currently in a “huge discussion” to unify its staff, citing VP of Global Affairs Anna Makanju’s memo to anxious employees. Although company management is in contact with Altman, they are not ready to give a definitive answer.
Investors still favor Altman’s return to the company
The company is also facing external pressure to reinstate Altman as CEO. Although Microsoft hired him and other key individuals to lead an advanced AI research team, other investors like Thrive Capital are actively trying to add Altman to the company. Surprisingly, Satya Nadella also said he wouldn’t oppose Altman’s return, which is confusing considering he just hired him as CEO of a new department at his company. Meanwhile, Microsoft remains committed to its relationship with OpenAI, saying it will continue to work with the company.
On November 20, Altman said on his official The company does not bring back. Altman. In another tweet, he wrote: “Satya and my top priority remains ensuring OpenAI continues to thrive. » This makes sense, given that the company has made remarkable progress in AI technology and helped Microsoft compete with its competitors.
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