Two days after Sam Altman was ousted as the boss of OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, he was spotted at the company’s headquarters in San Francisco. Altman joined the executives for discussions, fueling rumors of his return to the firm. According to reports from tech news site The Information, Altman and Greg Brockman, another co-founder who resigned as the company’s president on the same day, were invited to the headquarters by interim CEO Mira Murati.
Altman shared a photo on X (formerly Twitter) holding a guest ID pass, expressing that it would be his first and last time wearing one. This surprising turn of events came after the board expressed its lack of confidence in Altman and decided to let him go. Following his dismissal, Brockman also resigned as the President, causing further shockwaves in the tech world.
The sudden management changes have sparked concerns among current and former employees regarding an upcoming $86 billion share sale that could be affected. Reuters reported that many employees supported Altman’s firing, highlighting the potential impact on the sale.
Reports suggest that Altman had already been planning to launch a new venture prior to his dismissal, and Brockman was expected to join him, along with other employees who might also resign in the coming days.
After being sacked, Altman took to X to express his thoughts. He conveyed his love for his time at OpenAI, describing it as transformative and emphasizing his appreciation for working with talented individuals. Altman mentioned that he would reveal more about his future plans at a later time.
Brockman also shared a message, expressing his pride in the accomplishments achieved over the past eight years and conveying his belief in the mission of creating safe AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) for the benefit of humanity. He concluded by wishing everyone the best but stated his decision to quit based on the day’s news.
These unexpected developments at OpenAI have raised questions and stirred curiosity about the company’s future direction. With the departures of Altman and Brockman, there is growing anticipation for their next moves and the potential impact on the tech industry.
