OpenAI's Leadership Shake-Up: Ex-Twitch Boss Appointed Interim CEO as Altman Joins Microsoft

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OpenAI has appointed former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear as interim CEO, replacing Sam Altman, who will join Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team. The decision not to reinstate Altman as CEO has raised concerns among investors and employees, fearing a talent exodus and potential impact on an upcoming $86 billion share sale. Shear's appointment comes as a surprise to many, and several employees have already announced their departure from OpenAI. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed commitment to the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI.
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