Amidst the unexpected end of his tenure at OpenAI, former CEO Sam Altman turned to X (previously Twitter) to express his sentiments regarding the turn of events. In a tweet, Altman characterized the day as a 'peculiar experience,' drawing a parallel to 'reading your own eulogy while you’re still alive.' This tweet stands as one of Altman's initial public remarks following the announcement of his departure from OpenAI.
Altman's tweet conveyed: "I love you all. Today was a peculiar experience in many ways, but one unexpected aspect is that it has been somewhat like reading your own eulogy while you’re still alive. The outpouring of love is awesome. One takeaway: go tell your friends how great you think they are."
The tweet implies Altman's surprise at the public response to his departure. The mentioned "outpouring of love" likely encompasses supportive and appreciative messages from colleagues, friends, and tech community followers.
Sam Altman also shared a cryptic tweet concerning his company shares. In his latest post, he stated, "If I start going off, the OpenAI board should go after me for the full value of my shares." His tweet suggests a complex situation surrounding his sudden exit from OpenAI, hinting at potential friction with the company.
OpenAI's Rationale Behind Altman's Exit
OpenAI issued an official statement emphasizing the shift in leadership to Mira Murati. In the released blog post, the board of directors stated, "He [Sam Altman] was not consistently forthcoming in his communications with the board, impeding its ability to fulfill its duties. The board has lost confidence in his capacity to continue guiding OpenAI."
The declaration elaborated, "OpenAI was intentionally structured to advance our mission: ensuring that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. The board remains fully dedicated to upholding this mission. We acknowledge and appreciate Sam's numerous contributions to the establishment and expansion of OpenAI. Simultaneously, we believe fresh leadership is essential as we progress."
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