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When Emmett Shear, new OpenAI CEO, called AI dangerous
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When Emmett Shear, new OpenAI CEO, called AI dangerous

[ad_1] In a shocking announcement, OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman was fired from the CEO post. After several efforts to bring him back failed, OpenAI board members appointed Emmett Shear the co-founder of video streaming site Twitch as the interim CEO. Recently in a podcast, the new CEO had shared some views about artificial intelligence. Check what Emmett Shear has to say about this growing technology and its future use.Emmett Shear's views on Artificial intelligenceShear shared his views on AI in a podcast during which he said that “upsides usually outweigh the downsides and every technology can be misused.” Shear also shares that he has very specific concerns about AI as its capabilities to solve problems will get diverse with time and soon people will have “all the things they need to...
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Who is Emmett Shear? Know about Sam Altman’s former classmate taking over as OpenAI CEO
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Who is Emmett Shear? Know about Sam Altman’s former classmate taking over as OpenAI CEO

[ad_1] In yet another shocking turn of events, Sam Altman won't return to OpenAI after all. Since his dismissal on November 17, the OpenAI board has been under immense pressure from investors to get him back. Being the face of the company, several OpenAI employees also reportedly threatened a mass exodus if Altman wasn't restored as the CEO. While for a day or so, it looked like that may be actualizing as Interim CEO Mira Murati was planning to bring back both Altman as well as former President Greg Brockman, it isn't happening after all. Instead, OpenAI has announced that former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear will be taking up the reigns at the company as Interim CEO, replacing Mira Murati. But who is he?Who is Emmett Shear?Emmett Shear was born in Seattle, Washington in 1983. He attended the...
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Shocking revelation! Big coup by Satya Nadella, Sam Altman to join Microsoft
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Shocking revelation! Big coup by Satya Nadella, Sam Altman to join Microsoft

[ad_1] In yet another shocking twist to the Sam Altman-OpenAI saga, after failing to bring him back as the CEO, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced that Altman, along with former OpenAI President Greg Brockman, will be joining Microsoft. This development comes just hours after it was revealed that Altman won't be returning to OpenAI after all, and the company has hired former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear as the interim CEO. Altman himself took to X after Nadella's announcement and posted this on X, “The mission continues”. So, from what looked like the jaws of defeat, Satya Nadella has snatched an awesome victory! After indicating his keenness to get Altman back in CEO's role at OpenAI and failing to do so, Nadella has actually managed to grab the biggest prize of them all - Sam Altman...
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Sam Altman sets 5PM deadline for OpenAI board; Satya Nadella’s Microsoft bats on his behalf
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Sam Altman sets 5PM deadline for OpenAI board; Satya Nadella’s Microsoft bats on his behalf

[ad_1] In a shocking turn of events on November 17, OpenAI fired its CEO Sam Altman, who was also the face of the company. The ChatGPT creator sacked Altman saying that he has not been “consistently candid in his communications with the board”. Following this abrupt announcement, Greg Brockman, the president of the company, also resigned from his post. However, things did not bode well for OpenAI as reports claimed that its investors, namely, the Satya Nadella-led Microsoft, weren't happy with Altman's sacking, and asked the board to bring him back. To make matters worse, the company's employees also threatened a mass exodus if Altman and Brockman weren't brought back before 5:00 PM PT, but the deadline has long passed.However, there is still hope as Altman has reportedly extended this ...
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Sam Altman’s latest visit to OpenAI fuels rumors of a quick return
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Sam Altman’s latest visit to OpenAI fuels rumors of a quick return

[ad_1] After turning the AI market upside down by ousting Sam Altman from OpenAI, reports suggest that the board may actually do a U-turn and reinstate him. The company's position is under threat as of now. Reports are also surfacing that the company's board might resign. Amid the rumors of his return, Altman was seen visiting Opena AI's San Francisco headquarters for talks on November 19.Altman at OpenAI headquartersThe ex-CEO of OpenAI posted a photo of himself on the X platform holding a guest ID pass at OpenAI headquarters in San Francisco. Altman wrote in the post, “First and last time i ever wear one of these”. Notably, Sam Altman was one of the initial members who helped set up OpenAI. He soon became the face of the company who helped create ChatGPT. He is an influential figure i...
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Microsoft to take board seat at OpenAI if Sam Altman returns
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Microsoft to take board seat at OpenAI if Sam Altman returns

[ad_1] The convoluting Sam Altman-OpenAI saga took another twist on Monday as rumours of a possible return to OpenAI were fuelled as Altman was spotted in the building. The former CEO also posted a picture on his X account with the caption “first and last time i ever wear one of these”. However, Altman could yet return to OpenAI as investors have reportedly told the board to get him back onboard, while the company's employees were also shocked and angered at the decision. But if Altman is back, OpenAI investor Microsoft could take a seat on the board.Microsoft's board role at OpenAIQuoting two people familiar with the matter, The Information reported that Microsoft is planning to take a seat on the board if the ousted CEO comes back to OpenAI. For the unaware, Microsoft is OpenAI's bigg...
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Sam Altman’s return to OpenAI reaches impasse over board role
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Sam Altman’s return to OpenAI reaches impasse over board role

[ad_1] On November 17, the abrupt announcement of the sacking of OpenAI Sam Altman sent shockwaves around the tech sector. The news came as a surprise as just a few days prior, Altman was on stage at the first-ever OpenAI developer day, announcing new features coming to ChatGPT, its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, as well as the company's other AI ventures. Amidst the confusion following Altman's sacking, reports claimed that his sacking followed a series of disagreements between Altman and his board - in particular OpenAI co-founder and the company's chief scientist Ilya Sutskever.Alongside, Greg Brockman was also asked to step down from his position as the chairman of the board. Following that, Brockman also resigned from the company from his role as president. However, soon aft...
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Life after OpenAI? Here is what Sam Altman said about his new course in AI
19Nov By adminNo Comments
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Life after OpenAI? Here is what Sam Altman said about his new course in AI

[ad_1] In an unexpected turn of events, Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI, has revealed plans for a new venture after parting ways with the renowned artificial intelligence company last Friday. The man did not seem to be affected by the unceremonious exit from a company that he co-created and built. Altman, who holds a prominent global position in the AI landscape, faced a controversial dismissal amid concerns raised by the board about his non-transparent activities. The decision to oust Altman was rooted in what the board deemed a lack of consistent transparency on his part, hindering the board's ability to fulfil its responsibilities effectively. As a result, confidence in Altman's leadership capabilities waned, leading to his departure from the helm of OpenAI. However, the board h...
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Sam Altman set to make a comeback at OpenAI? Deadline has passed – 5 things to know
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Sam Altman set to make a comeback at OpenAI? Deadline has passed – 5 things to know

[ad_1] The torch bearer of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots, OpenAI shocked everyone in the tech world after firing its iconic CEO Sam Altman. Altman was the one who established the brand name of OpenAI all over the world and made ChatGPT a household word. It was no wonder that he emerged as the face of AI globally. However, it seemed that back in his own company, there were many who did not agree with the way he was working and they managed to get him sacked with the majority in the board voting in favor of an ouster. Following the sacking of Altman, other people from the company resigned including President Greg Brockman. The move was not welcomed by many involved in the company though. Now, the board members of Open AI are under intense pressure from investors to take Altman bac...
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OpenAI Interim CEO Mira Murati ‘Honored’ to Step Into Role, But Doesn’t Name Sam Altman
18Nov By adminNo Comments
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OpenAI Interim CEO Mira Murati ‘Honored’ to Step Into Role, But Doesn’t Name Sam Altman

[ad_1] OpenAI Interim Chief Executive Officer Mira Murati  was “honored and humbled” to step into the leadership role at the company following the ouster of Sam Altman, according to a memo she sent to staff reviewed by Bloomberg. Murati also urged employees still reeling from the sudden departure of Altman, one of the most prominent figures in the artificial intelligence industry, to focus on their work.  “We are now at a crucial juncture where our tools are being widely adopted, developers are actively building on our platforms, and policymakers are deliberating on the best ways to regulate these systems,” Murati wrote in the memo. “This is welcome progress and an opportunity to participate in a future where AI is built and used for good.” She also said that the company would continue ...
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