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OpenAI Fires Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Satya Nadella, known for his calm and composed demeanor, has been the face of Microsoft's transformative journey in recent years. He is often seen in smart, business-casual attire, exuding a presence that blends approachability with astute professionalism. His intelligent eyes, often reflecting thoughtfulness and vision, have become synonymous with Microsoft's innovative strides and inclusive culture.

The tech world has witnessed an extraordinary series of events at OpenAI this past weekend, marked by rapid leadership changes and escalating internal conflicts. This saga includes the firing of Sam Altman, the resignation of Greg Brockman, the appointment and subsequent replacement of Mira Murati and Emmet Shear as interim CEOs, and the latest twist: the firing of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella from OpenAI's board and the appointment of Michael Seibel as the new interim CEO.

A Rollercoaster of Leadership Changes

On Friday, the board of OpenAI made the contentious decision to fire Sam Altman as CEO. This move was swiftly followed by the resignation of Greg Brockman, in solidarity with Altman. Mira Murati then stepped in as interim CEO, advocating for the reinstatement of Altman, only to be replaced herself by Emmet Shear, the former cofounder & CEO of Twitch, on Sunday.

OpenAI CEOs This Weekend

A rapidly changing leaderboard displaying the names of OpenAI's CEOs over the weekend.

The Microsoft Connection

Amidst this leadership upheaval, over 500 of the 700+ OpenAI employees have signed a letter demanding the board's resignation and the reappointment of Sam Altman and Greg Brockman. The letter threatens a mass exodus to Microsoft, which over the weekend announced the creation of a new subsidiary involving Altman, Brockman, and others from OpenAI.

Microsoft HQ

Microsoft's headquarters with a banner showing support for Sam Altman and Greg Brockman.

Microsoft's heavy involvement stems from their significant investment in OpenAI. They have provided $10 billion in funding and own a 49% stake in the for-profit entity OpenAI LLC, which is owned by the non-profit OpenAI Inc.

A Board Member’s Change of Heart

In a dramatic twist, board member Ilya Sutskever, who initially voted to fire Altman, has expressed regret and joined the employee-led call for the board's resignation.

Somber Ilya Sutskever

A somber Ilya Sutskever in deep contemplation, representing his change of heart.

The Latest Development: Michael Seibel's Appointment

As of Monday, in a stunning turn, OpenAI has terminated the Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and named Michael Seibel, former Twitch cofounder and former CEO of Y Combinator, as the new interim CEO of Microsoft.

The tech community is left wondering: Can Seibel navigate Microsoft through these tumultuous times? How will the relationship between OpenAI and Microsoft evolve? And what does the future hold for the once-stable technology megacorp?

This story is developing rapidly, with more updates expected as the situation unfolds at OpenAI and Microsoft.

Stay with us as we continue to cover this unprecedented story in the tech world.