Greg Brockman resigns from OpenAI following the sudden dismissal of Sam Altman
November 18 2023
Greg Brockman, co-founder and president of OpenAI, has resigned from the company following the unexpected firing of CEO Sam Altman. Despite assurances earlier in the day that Brockman would stay following a developer conference led by Altman, Brockman announced his departure, deepening the uncertainties at OpenAI. In his departure message, Brockman expressed pride in the company’s achievements and reaffirmed his belief in its mission but chose to leave in light of the recent developments. The details surrounding the firings and Brockman’s resignation remain undisclosed, with OpenAI, Altman, Brockman, and major backer Microsoft maintaining silence on the matter.
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