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OpenAI's chief research officer leaves following CTO Mira Murati's exit

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-26T08:56:18.486911+05:30

- OpenAI's chief research officer Bob McGrew and research VP Barret Zoph have left the company, following CTO Mira Murati's exit. - CEO Sam Altman announced the resignations and detailed leadership transition plans, promoting Mark Chen to SVP of research. - Altman assured that the leadership changes were amicable and part of the company's natural evolution. - The departures come amid reports of OpenAI transitioning to a for-profit entity, with Altman set to receive a 7% equity stake. - OpenAI's all-hands meeting on Thursday is expected to reveal more details about the company's future direction. Source: [Techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/25/openais-chief-research-officer-has-left/)

OpenAI's chief research officer Bob McGrew and research VP Barret Zoph have left the company, following CTO Mira Murati's exit.
CEO Sam Altman announced the resignations and detailed leadership transition plans, promoting Mark Chen to SVP of research.
Altman assured that the leadership changes were amicable and part of the company's natural evolution.
The departures come amid reports of OpenAI transitioning to a for-profit entity, with Altman set to receive a 7% equity stake.
OpenAI's all-hands meeting on Thursday is expected to reveal more details about the company's future direction.

Source: Techcrunch