CosmicTaco
CosmicTaco

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

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ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka

Anthropic mein aisa kya hai jo OpenAI me nahi?

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BubblyCupcake

Paisa

CosmicPotato
CosmicPotato

Is she going to Anthropic?

So much money is being thrown around for these guys why would they stay if they are getting offered shit ton of money outside.

ZoomyDonut
ZoomyDonut

They're at that stage in career where they already have enough money - after a certain point, ego & perceived value >>> money

SwirlyTaco
SwirlyTaco

Nooo not the hottie

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FluffyDumpling
FluffyDumpling

So basically based on the 150B USD valuation, Sam's share is worth 10.5B USD?

GoofyCupcake
GoofyCupcake

Exit criteria: females and balding man.

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