What you need to know
- OpenAI CEO and face of the company, Sam Altman, is departing the company effective immediately and will also be removed from the board of directors.
- Altman, recently seen on stage at OpenAI Dev Day, is being replaced after not being "consistently candid in his communications with the board."
- Chief technology officer Mira Murati has been appointed as interim CEO, while the Chairman of the Board is also stepping down.
- Microsoft's statement confirms that it's still committed to its partnership with the OpenAI team.
