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OpenAI CTO Mira Murati played key role in Altman's ouster: Report
Hindustan Times
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1y ago
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OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, who took over as interim CEO following Sam Altman's ouster, played a key role in the chief executive's removal, The New York Times reported. Murati questioned Altman's management in a memo to him and shared her concerns with OpenAI's board, which later ousted him. She also claimed that Altman sometimes created a toxic work environment.
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OpenAI employees apparently call the time when Sam Altman was ousted 'The Blip'
Business Insider
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1y ago
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OpenAI employees allegedly referred to the events surrounding Sam Altman's departure as "The Blip," reminiscent of a scene from the movie "Avengers: Infinity War." Altman's reinstatement as CEO did not alleviate all employee concerns, leading some to look for jobs elsewhere. Mira Murati, OpenAI's CTO, reportedly played a role in Altman's removal, stating concerns about his management style. Further details surrounding Altman's exit and return are expected to come to light in the near future.
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Looks like we may now know which OpenAI execs flagged concerns about Sam Altman before his ouster
Business Insider
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1y ago
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's abrupt removal and subsequent return to the company raised questions about the circumstances surrounding his departure. According to unnamed sources, CTO Mira Murati had expressed concerns about Altman's leadership style to the board in October, which may have contributed to his initial departure. Co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever also raised issues with some board members around the same time. Some members of the board were worried that Altman's removal could result in the departure of Murati and Sutskever. The law firm WilmerHale is expected to release a report on the matter soon.
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Who's Fidji Simo, new ChatGPT head at OpenAI?
Economic Times
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3m ago
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Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart, will join OpenAI as chief of applications, reporting to CEO Sam Altman. Simo led Instacart to profitability and previously held leadership roles at Meta. OpenAI has seen recent senior-level exits, including cofounder Ilya Sutskever and CTO Mira Murati. Simo's appointment follows OpenAI's decision to retain control with its nonprofit parent, impacting Altman's authority. Instacart will appoint a new CEO as Simo transitions to her role at OpenAI.
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Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira asks Altman's staff to join her venture: Report
Inshorts
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10m ago
Medial
Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, who recently resigned from the Sam Altman-led startup, is reportedly raising VC funds for her own venture. As per report by The Information, Mira had been talking to OpenAI employees and asking them to join her venture. Reacting to this, Abacus AI CEO Bindu Reddy said, "Soon we'll have over 10 ex-OpenAI startups competing with OpenAI."
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OpenAI's former CTO Mira Murati's AI startup targets $2 billion seed round
Inshorts
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4m ago
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Open AI's former CTO Mira Murati's AI startup Thinking Machines Lab is targeting a $2 billion seed round, Business Insider reported. The round would value the company at around $10 billion, the report added. Murati started Thinking Machines Lab shortly after leaving OpenAI in September last year.
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In ousting CEO Sam Altman, ChatGPT loses its best fundraiser
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI's co-founder, Sam Altman, has been stripped of his CEO title and directorship due to a failure to communicate consistently. Altman, known as the face of OpenAI and a driving force behind its success, leaves the company with a significant void to fill, as he played a key role in fundraising efforts and attracting talented engineers. Altman's departure comes as OpenAI's value reaches around $80 billion. The exact reasons for his ouster have not been disclosed.
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Microsoft's VP of GenAI research to join OpenAI
Economic Times
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10m ago
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Microsoft's vice president of GenAI research, Sebastien Bubeck, is leaving the company to join OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. Bubeck's role at OpenAI is yet to be confirmed. Microsoft expressed its support of Bubeck's work towards developing AGI and looks forward to continuing their relationship through his collaboration with OpenAI. Bubeck's departure follows a series of exits from OpenAI, including their former CTO, Mira Murati. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has denied any connection between the departures and the company's restructuring plans.
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OpenAI's Ilya Sutskever ‘deeply regrets’ his role in ouster of Sam Altman
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI's chief scientist Ilya Sutskever has expressed regret for his role in the board's actions against ousted CEO Sam Altman. This comes after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that Altman and his colleagues would be joining Microsoft to lead a new AI research team, while clarifying that Microsoft would continue to support OpenAI. 505 OpenAI employees have threatened to quit if the board does not resign. Mira Murati, the company's CTO, is among the signatories of the employees' letter.
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Sam Altman fired from OpenAI. CTO Mira Murati appointed as Interim CEO.
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI announced the dismissal of CEO Sam Altman, citing a lack of consistent candor in communications with the board, hindering its oversight. The board expressed loss of confidence in Altman's leadership. Interim CEO Mira Murati will hold the position while the company searches for a permanent successor.
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OpenAI’s Murati shocks with sudden departure announcement
Arstechnica
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11m ago
Medial
OpenAI's Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Mira Murati, has unexpectedly announced her resignation. Murati joined OpenAI in 2018 and has served in various leadership roles. During her time as CTO, she oversaw technical strategy and product development, including the launch of several AI platforms. OpenAI is currently undergoing a transformation in its nonprofit structure, with plans to become a for-profit corporation. Murati's departure comes amidst a series of leadership changes at the company. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed gratitude for Murati's contributions and support, without revealing further details about the transition or Murati's plans for the future.
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