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Greg Brockman Returns as OpenAI President Amidst Organizational Shakeup and Leadership Departures

Word on the StreetTuesday, Nov 12, 2024 8:00 pm ET
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OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman has made a notable return to the company, assuming the position of President. This move comes after Brockman had previously announced a break, intended to last until the end of the year. His return marks the conclusion of what he described as the "longest break" of his life, according to a recent post on X, where he expressed his commitment to "continue building OpenAI."

Amid significant organizational changes, including a recent funding round that valued OpenAI at $157 billion, Brockman's return is particularly significant. The company has faced scrutiny over its shift towards a profit-oriented structure and its controversial decision to dissolve certain safety teams. During Brockman's absence, a wave of high-profile departures included figures like CTO Mira Murati and Research Head Bob McGrew, signaling internal tensions.

Brockman is recognized as a long-standing ally of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Altman faced his own challenges with a sudden dismissal a year ago, though he was swiftly reinstated. Under Altman's leadership, the company transitioned from its initial non-profit framework. Brockman, formerly serving as the Chief Technology Officer, played a crucial role in the organization's founding in 2015 alongside Altman.

The tumult within OpenAI saw co-founder Ilya Sutskever and former Safety Head Jan Leike leaving for competitor Anthropic. Similarly, co-founder John Schulman announced his departure to the same rival firm. In a continual reshaping of the leadership landscape, Lilian Weng, VP of Research and Safety, also announced her exit after a seven-year tenure.

Brockman's alignment with Altman is underscored by his past reactions to the board's decisions, particularly during Altman's temporary removal. Brockman publicly expressed disbelief and sorrow at the board's actions, solidifying his position as a close confidant and advocate of Altman’s vision for OpenAI’s future.

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