The former chief executive was fired, but then promptly hired by the firm’s biggest investor, Microsoft
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In recent days, the most important company in artificial intelligence has been in turmoil. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, fired its chief executive, Sam Altman. Several twists later, Mr Altman ended up in a new, unfamiliar position. Here’s an explanation of what is happening.
He is one of the most-hyped, highest-profile tech leaders in Silicon Valley. He was the CEO of OpenAI, the non-profit organisation that makes ChatGPT. He was a former president of YCombinator, the world’s most prestigious and successful startup incubator, based in California.
