According to AA news, in the statement made by OpenAI, it was stated that the company’s board of directors announced that Sam Altman would leave his position as CEO and the board of directors.
In the statement, it was noted that the company’s chief technology officer Mira Murati was temporarily appointed to Altman’s position.
“HE IS NOT CONSISTENTLY SINCERE IN HIS COMMUNICATION WITH THE BOARD, AND THIS PREVENTS HIM FROM FULFILLING HIS RESPONSIBILITIES”
In the statement stating that Altman’s departure followed the review process carried out by the board of directors, it was stated that Altman was not consistently sincere in his communication with the board of directors and that this situation prevented Altman from fulfilling his responsibilities.
“The board no longer has confidence in Altman’s ability to continue leading OpenAI,” the statement said. evaluation was made.
REQUEST TO REINSTITUTE ALTMAN
According to the news in Bloomberg HT, it was reported that OpenAI investors were pressuring Sam Altman to be brought back as CEO a day after he was dismissed by the board of directors.
According to CNBC, a source who requested anonymity because the talks are confidential stated that Microsoft, Tiger Global and venture capital company Thrive Capital want to reinstate Altman.
According to the news, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNBC that Sequoia Capital was also in contact with Altman. The source said Sequoia supports Altman and former OpenAI president Greg Brockman in whatever they do next, whether returning to OpenAI or starting a new startup. Sequoia also told Microsoft it would support efforts to bring Altman and Brockman back, the person said.
It was noted that the first news about the talks to bring Altman back was made by The Verge, and the publication, citing a source, said that Altman was “undecided” about returning and would request management changes.
IT BROUGHT STEVE JOBS TO MIND
On the other hand, Sam Altman’s departure from OpenAI brought to mind Steve Jobs, who was fired from Apple, which he founded, in 1985.
Steve Jobs left Apple in 1985. After leaving Apple, Jobs founded another computer company called NeXT Computer.
In 1996, Apple purchased NeXT for $429 million. With careful planning and internal moves, then-CEO Gil Amelio was dismissed and Steve Jobs was named interim CEO of Apple in 1997. Jobs, whose “temporary” phrase in the company name was later removed, led the company to become one of the most valuable and influential technology companies in the world.
Jobs’ dismissal and subsequent return constitute one of the most important breaking moments in the history of both Steve Jobs and Apple.
