Ousted:ChatGPT co-founder and chief executive Sam Altman.Credit:Eamon Gallagher
“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 board no longer has confidence in his ability to continue leading OpenAI.”
The company added that it was grateful for Sam’s “many contributions to the founding and growth of OpenAI”.
“At the same time,we believe new leadership is necessary as we move forward.
It has appointed Mira Murati,OpenAI’s chief technology officer,to an interim CEO role effective immediately.
Ina message on X,formerly known as Twitter,Altman said he loved his 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. Will have more to say about what’s next later,” he said,before signing off with a saluting emoji.