OpenAI Ousts CEO Sam Altman

Sam Altman, who as CEO of OpenAI gave the world ChatGPT and became one of the most influential people in technology, has departed the company after losing the confidence of its board. A company statement says that a review "concluded that he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities." Mira Murati, previously OpenAI's chief technology officer, was appointed interim CEO while OpenAI searches for a full-time replacement, the statement says. Altman did not respond to a request for comment. Greg Brockman, who cofounded OpenAI with Altman alongside leading names in AI and technology, including Elon Musk, will also step down from his role as chair of the company's board, the company statement says.