OpenAI's chief research officer leaves following CTO Mira Murati's exit
- OpenAI's chief research officer Bob McGrew and research VP Barret Zoph have left the company, following CTO Mira Murati's exit.
- CEO Sam Altman announced the resignations and detailed leadership transition plans, promoting Mark Chen to SVP of research.
- Altman assured that the leadership changes were amicable and part of the company's natural evolution.
- The departures come amid reports of OpenAI transitioning to a for-profit entity, with Altman set to receive a 7% equity stake.
- OpenAI's all-hands meeting on Thursday is expected to reveal more details about the company's future direction.
Source: [Techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/25/openais-chief-research-officer-has-left/)
- CEO Sam Altman announced the resignations and detailed leadership transition plans, promoting Mark Chen to SVP of research.
- Altman assured that the leadership changes were amicable and part of the company's natural evolution.
- The departures come amid reports of OpenAI transitioning to a for-profit entity, with Altman set to receive a 7% equity stake.
- OpenAI's all-hands meeting on Thursday is expected to reveal more details about the company's future direction.
Source: [Techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/25/openais-chief-research-officer-has-left/)
Jordon Carmden
Stealth
7 days ago
So much money is being thrown around for these guys why would they stay if they are getting offered shit ton of money outside.
Blair Dean
Stealth
7 days ago
They're at that stage in career where they already have enough money - after a certain point, ego & perceived value >>> money
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Karilyn Nadeen
Stealth
7 days ago
Anthropic mein aisa kya hai jo OpenAI me nahi?
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So basically based on the 150B USD valuation, Sam's share is worth 10.5B USD?
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