OpenAI CEO’s Firing Raises Questions, Employees Seek Alternatives

A week after Sam Altman resumed his role as OpenAI’s CEO, concerns linger over the reasoning behind his initial ouster. The board’s decision to fire Altman was attributed to his lack of consistent candor in communications, which clashed with OpenAI’s mission to ensure the benefits of advanced AI for all of humanity. However, the absence of specific details has left OpenAI staff feeling uneasy. Some employees have even begun exploring job opportunities at competing AI companies. In the midst of this uncertainty, Altman has agreed to an independent investigation into the events surrounding his departure. Notably, Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman have relinquished their board seats. Despite the restoration of normalcy within the company, the research team remains cautious, with laptop restrictions having been imposed during the recent five-day saga to safeguard company codebase and intellectual property. OpenAI’s research efforts, however, are continuing unabated.