OpenAI Board Supports Decision to Remove Altman as CEO, Negotiations for Reinstatement Stall
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The board of directors at OpenAI has confirmed its decision to remove Sam Altman as CEO, with former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear appointed as the interim boss. The board cited Altman's behavior and lack of transparency as reasons for his ouster, stating that it undermined their ability to effectively supervise the company. Altman's firing surprised the tech industry and OpenAI's investors, including Microsoft, which only learned of the decision one minute before it was announced. The board did not provide specific incidents but emphasized the importance of honesty and transparency in a CEO's relationship with the board.
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