Last Friday, the OpenAI board of directors made the bombshell announcement that CEO Sam Altman had been removed from his position. OpenAI’s board cited issues with Altman’s communications as the primary reason for his dismissal. Following the news, speculation and discussion drew from all corners of the tech world. Possible explanations included OpenAI making a breakthrough too advanced for the board to handle, or the achievement of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Many people expressed their opinions on the decision, both in support and opposition to the board’s decision. Support came from industry titans like Brian Chesky, Eric Schmidt, and Jessica Livingstone, while others like Marissa Mayer called the board out for perceived inexperience. Ultimately, it is clear that the consequences will be far-reaching and the tech world eagerly anticipates the arrival of the new CEO, Mira Murati.
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