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Mira Murati To Exit OpenAI Next?

Suchita Gopal Sail Nov 20, 2023

Following the unexpected removal of Sam Altman, OpenAI appointed CTO Mira Murati as the Interim CEO on Friday. This move came as a response to the unceremonious firing, which initially sent shock waves through the tech industry.

The confusion surrounding the potential return of Altman and Brockman to OpenAI was clarified by Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO at Microsoft. However, a new development has taken centre stage with Mira Murati's X (Twitter) post, sparking a fresh debate on her role within OpenAI.

Murati said on X, “OpenAI is nothing without its people.”

This post quickly gained traction, being shared and reshared by thousands of users on the platform. The attention drawn to Murati's sentiments has added a layer of uncertainty and speculation regarding her continued service at OpenAI. As the tech community awaits further developments, the discourse surrounding OpenAI's leadership transitions continues to evolve.

Replying on the post, many X users questioned Murati if she was joining Microsoft. Majority of X users commented on the post, requesting the CTO to stay back at OpenAI and carry out the company's innovative AI mission.

Some users also criticised OpenAI for not treating its talented team with respect and urged Murati to join Altman and Brockman at Microsoft.

However, Murati has not officially commented on her exit or indicated anything on these lines.

Commenting on the OpenAI turmoil, Jaideep Kewalramani, Head of Employability and COO, TeamLease Edtech said, "The unfolding drama underscored the perennial dilemma of establishing strong, independent boards for added value versus building proxy boards that align closely with founders, risking control."

He added that it will be important to see how the existing investment in OpenAI will be leveraged by this new team at Microsoft and how much latitude Altman will have to manifest his vision.

The departure of Altman from OpenAI has garnered mixed reactions. Some expressed concerns about the company's fundraising prospects and the impact on its competitive position.

But with Altman and Greg Brockman joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team, majority of people worldwide are now looking forward to Microsoft's AI plan and its future partnership with OpenAI.