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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies link between recent executive departures and restructuring plans.
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Departures of CTO Mira Murati and two senior research executives unrelated to restructuring discussions.
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OpenAI’s board has been considering restructuring for nearly a year to attract more investors.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has refuted claims that the recent departures of three senior executives are linked to the company’s planned restructuring. Speaking at the Italian Tech Week conference, Altman clarified that the personnel changes were unrelated to the ongoing discussions.
Mira Murati, OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer, and two senior research executives, Barret Zoph and Bob McGrew, announced their departures earlier this week. This news coincided with reports of OpenAI’s plans to restructure into a for-profit benefit corporation, aiming to attract more investors.
Altman expressed gratitude for the departing executives and optimism about streamlining the company’s structure. He also hinted at increasing his involvement in technical aspects of the business. “I’m excited to [be more involved in tech] because there’s been so much going on,” he said.
Details of the proposed restructuring are still being finalized, and the timeline for completion remains uncertain. Sources suggest significant changes are on the horizon for OpenAI, but the company’s direction and impact on the AI industry remain to be seen.
