More drama at OpenAI?
More leadership changes at OpenAI
Created on August 6|Last edited on August 6
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OpenAI is experiencing significant leadership changes, with three key figures recently leaving or taking extended absences. Greg Brockman, OpenAI's President and one of its 11 co-founders, has announced an extended leave of absence. Another co-founder and key leader, John Schulman, has departed to join Anthropic, a rival AI startup founded by former OpenAI researchers. Additionally, Peter Deng, a product leader who joined the company last year after leading products at Meta Platforms, Uber, and Airtable, is also rumored to have left (although this is still a developing story and yet to be confirmed).
Schulman leaves for Anthropic
OpenAI co-founder John has announced he is leaving the company to join rival AI startup Anthropic, according to a recent post on X. Schulman played a crucial role in refining models for OpenAI's ChatGPT and was recently named to a safety and security committee at the company.
Schulman's departure follows the exits of other key figures from OpenAI’s superalignment team, including Jan Leike, who also joined Anthropic, and co-founder Ilya Sutskever, who is now leading Safe Superintelligence Inc. Despite his move, Schulman emphasized that OpenAI remains committed to AI safety and alignment.
In a response to Schulman’s announcement, OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman credited Schulman with shaping the company's early strategy. Additionally, another OpenAI co-founder, Greg Brockman, has announced a sabbatical for the rest of the year.
Greg Brockman's Sabbatical
Greg Brockman, in a recent announcement, revealed that he will be taking a sabbatical for the remainder of the year. This break marks his first significant pause since co-founding OpenAI nine years ago, a period characterized by relentless effort and groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence. Brockman's decision to step back and relax is a testament to the intense dedication and continuous work that he and his team have invested in OpenAI.
Despite taking a break, Brockman emphasizes that the mission is far from complete. The quest to build a safe and beneficial artificial general intelligence remains the ultimate goal for OpenAI. The journey to AGI is not just about technological advancements but also involves addressing significant ethical, safety, and societal implications.
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