The internet was taken aback to know that the ex-CEO of OpenAI and Emmett Shear were classmates. In a surprising turn of events, the anticipated return of Sam Altman as OpenAI CEO has reportedly fallen apart after a two-day boardroom power struggle. The situation took an ironic twist as Altman, initially removed as CEO, faced challenges in reclaiming the position. The nonprofit board of OpenAI has now appointed Emmett Shear, former CEO of Twitch, as the interim CEO.
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00:00 The internet was taken aback to know that the former CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman and his
00:07 replacement Ahmed Shih were classmates.
00:11 In a surprising turn of events, the anticipated return of Sam Altman as OpenAI's CEO has reportedly
00:17 fallen apart after a two-day boardroom power struggle.
00:21 The situation took an ironic twist as Altman, initially removed as CEO, faced challenges
00:25 in reclaiming the position.
00:27 The non-profit board of OpenAI has now appointed Ahmed Shih, former CEO of Twitch, as the interim
00:33 CEO.
00:34 Shih, recognised for his advocacy of safety in artificial intelligence or AI development,
00:39 will step into the role previously held by Mira Murati.
00:43 Altman and Shih were reportedly both part of the original 2005 Y Combinator class.
00:49 Their shared history coupled with the unfolding developments showcased the unpredictable dynamics
00:54 of the tech industry.
00:55 A photo shared on X by John Coogan is one such blast from the past featuring young Sam
01:01 Altman and Ahmed Shih in the class.
01:04 The photo of Ahmed Shih and Sam Altman from their time in the original 2005 Y Combinator
01:09 class together adds a historical aspect to the current shifts in OpenAI's leadership.
01:15 The picture also features a young Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit, who is now married
01:20 to tennis star Serena Williams.
01:22 The photo also features another co-founder of Reddit and genius web developer Arun Swartz.
01:28 OpenAI's profile has skyrocketed since the launch of ChatGPD.
01:32 The company's valuation has reportedly reached $80-90 billion in recent weeks.
01:37 In another significant development, more than 700 of OpenAI's roughly 770 employees have
01:43 called on the company's board of directors to resign following the removal of Sam Altman.
01:47 According to reports, the employees have suggested that the board is incapable of overseeing the
01:52 firm.
01:53 Reports revealed that OpenAI is witnessing threats by the employees to leave the company
01:58 and join Altman at Microsoft.
02:06 (upbeat music)