OpenAI Co-Founder Ilya Sutskever Exits Amid Leadership Clash
May 16, 2024Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and chief scientist of OpenAI, resigned after a power struggle with CEO Sam Altman.
The resignation of Sutskever and co-lead Jan Leike has led to concerns about the future of OpenAI's superintelligence alignment initiatives.
OpenAI's superalignment team had committed to using 20% of its computing power for aligning AI with ethical standards.
Despite the departure, Sutskever expressed trust in Altman's leadership and OpenAI's direction towards building safe AI.
Jakub Pachocki has been appointed as the new chief scientist of OpenAI, indicating a continuation of the company's mission.
Sutskever announced he is working on a new project and intends to reveal more information in the future.
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The New York Times • May 15, 2024
A Big Plot Twist at OpenAIThe Guardian • May 15, 2024
OpenAI co-founder who had key role in attempted firing of Sam Altman departsWIRED • May 15, 2024
OpenAI’s Chief AI Wizard, Ilya Sutskever, Is Leaving the CompanyInsider • May 15, 2024
OpenAI leadership shakeup: Jan Leike and Ilya Sutskever resign