OpenAI employees revolt over Sam Altman firing
More than 700 employees, 95% of the OpenAI's staff, say they are ready to follow ousted CEO Sam Altman to Microsoft, where he is set to build a new AI venture. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest on the situation. And Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent at TheStreet, joined CBS News to discuss how we got here. | Date: | |
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OpenAI exec addresses CEO Sam Altman’s firing in note to employees
OpenAI chief operating officer Brad Lightcap addressed the firing of CEO Sam Altman in a brief message to employees on Saturday, according to CNBC.Nov. 18, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories -
Sacking, revolt, return: how crisis at OpenAI over Sam Altman unfolded
Firing of the CEO behind ChatGPT company sent shock waves through Silicon Valley – only for him to be reinstated days later. When Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI, took to the stage in San Francisco nine days ago he hinted at another ...Nov. 25, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian -
OpenAI board faces growing revolt over Sam Altman’s ousting
Almost all employees threaten to join former chief at new Microsoft AI unit unless directors resignNov. 21, 2023 - ft.com - World -
Sam's Out: OpenAI Co-Founder Sam Altman Fired as CEO
Following the shocking announcement, chief technology officer Mira Murati was named as interim CEO .Nov. 17, 2023 - inc.com - Inc.com -
OpenAI employees sign letter supporting ousted CEO Sam Altman
There is more turmoil in the tech world several days after the company behind ChatGPT fired its CEO, Sam Altman. Nearly every employee at OpenAI has threatened to quit over Altman's sudden ousting Friday. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.Nov. 21, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com -
OpenAI employees threaten to quit en masse after former CEO Sam Altman joins Microsoft
Sam Altman, who was on Friday ousted as CEO of OpenAI, one of the world's hottest startups, has joined Microsoft to lead a new artificial intelligence project.Nov. 21, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories - Microsoft -
95 Percent of OpenAI Employees Threaten to Follow Sam Altman Out the Door
Nearly all of OpenAI’s 770 employees have now joined a letter threatening to quit in protest over the board’s decision to fire CEO Sam Altman. They’re demanding he be reinstated.Nov. 20, 2023 - wired.com - Wired -
Sam Altman hired by Microsoft, 600 OpenAI employees sign letter to protest his ouster
Altman stepped down from his role as CEO at OpenAI on Friday.Nov. 20, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Top Stories -
‘Huge egos are in play’: behind the firing and rehiring of OpenAI’s Sam Altman
The surprise sacking of the AI venture’s CEO was followed by a near mutiny at the company and his reinstatement. OpenAI’s messy firing and re-hiring of its powerful chief executive this week shocked the tech world. But the power struggle has ...Nov. 23, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian -
Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI's CEO after weekend firing
Sam Altman is coming back to OpenAI after a bizarre few days that saw Altman's firing, a staff revolt and changes to the company's board. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports on Altman's weeklong saga, and Aaron ...Nov. 22, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com -
Sam Altman to return to OpenAI as CEO nearly a week after he was fired
Sam Altman is returning as the CEO of OpenAI nearly a week after he was fired from the role. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.Nov. 22, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com -
Ilya Sutskever: The OpenAI Genius Who Told Sam Altman He Was Fired
The company’s chief scientist led a board coup against one of the most prominent figures in Silicon Valley.Nov. 21, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: WSJD -
Ilya Sutskever: The OpenAI Genius Who Told Sam Altman He Was Fired
The company’s chief scientist led a board coup against one of the most prominent figures in Silicon Valley.Nov. 21, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: US Business -
Breaking down Sam Altman's OpenAI firing, hiring at Microsoft
Microsoft is hiring Sam Altman, co-founder of ChatGPT's maker OpenAI, three days after he was fired as CEO of OpenAI. Senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports on what this means for the world of artificial intelligence.Nov. 20, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com - Microsoft -
Sam Altman fired by OpenAI and hired by company's largest investor, Microsoft
OpenAI founder and CEO Sam Altman was dismissed by the OpenAI board Friday. The move came as a complete surprise to everyone, including OpenAI's biggest investor, Microsoft, who hired Altman after his firing. CBS News senior business and tech ...Nov. 20, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com - Microsoft -
Microsoft hires Sam Altman 3 days after OpenAI fired him as CEO
Altman landed at Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI, as former Twitch leader Emmett Shear was named OpenAI's new chief executive.Nov. 20, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com - Microsoft -
OpenAI board fires CEO Sam Altman in shake-up that surprises Silicon Valley, investors
There was a big shake-up at the company that created the popular and well-known AI system ChatGPT. The board of directors at OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company that has major investments from Microsoft, fired it's co-founder and CEO ...Nov. 20, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com -
New OpenAI CEO investigating Sam Altman firing
The new CEO of OpenAI, who took the interim job days after the tumultuous firing of Sam Altman, said Monday he will launch an investigation into the process that led to the ousting in his first 30 days. Emmett Shear, the former CEO of Twitch, ...Nov. 20, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill -
OpenAI investors trying to get Sam Altman back as CEO after sudden firing: reports
OpenAI’s investors are making efforts to bring back Sam Altman, the chief executive who was fired on Friday, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday, the latest development at the artificial-intelligence company behind ChatGPT.Nov. 20, 2023 - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories -
How OpenAI’s Bizarre Structure Gave 4 People the Power to Fire Sam Altman
Chaos at OpenAI has its root in an unusual corporate structure designed to protect humanity against rogue AI—some investors had expressed fears it could weaken the company.Nov. 19, 2023 - wired.com - Wired -
What Sam Altman's Firing Means for the Future of OpenAI
Sam Altman made OpenAI into a powerhouse by adding a profit-seeking arm to its utopian mission. After the board rejected his vision, the company’s remaining leaders must figure out a new path forward.Nov. 18, 2023 - wired.com - Wired -
OpenAI fires co-founder and CEO Sam Altman for allegedly lying to company board
AI firm’s board said Altman was ‘not consistently candid in his communications with the board’ and had lost its confidence. Interview: Sam Altman on whether AI will save humanity – or destroy itSam Altman, the chief executive and co-founder of ...Nov. 18, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian -
Hundreds of OpenAI employees threaten to follow Altman to Microsoft unless board resigns
Hundreds of OpenAI employees have signed a letter demanding the board resign or face an employee exodus to Altman's new venture at Microsoft.Nov. 21, 2023 - cnbc.com - US Top News and Analysis - Microsoft -
Back at OpenAI, Sam Altman Outlines the Company’s Priorities
In a blog post, Mr. Altman said he would focus on improving products and building a new board, which added Microsoft as a nonvoting member.Nov. 30, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Business -
Sam Altman Officially Returns to OpenAI—With a New Board Seat for Microsoft
The CEO’s memo to staff announces a nonvoting seat for Microsoft but leaves questions about the future of chief scientist Ilya Sutskever.Nov. 30, 2023 - wired.com - Wired - Microsoft