The news came as a shock to the tech community, given Altman’s pivotal role in the development and launch of the AI chatbot acclaimed for its ability to generate content swiftly, including poems and artwork. Rumors regarding the sudden departure circulated widely on social media, prompting speculation about the reasons behind Altman’s termination.
With the rumours came a bunch of filmy reactions with some social media users posting clips from popular Hollywood movies and songs to express their shock over Sam’s exit.One clip that stood out was a deepfake video of Altman as Oscorp boss Norman Osborn, in the 2002 superhero film ‘Spider-Man’. The movie clip that went viral shows Willem Dafoe, as the character, expressing his shock and anger as members of the Oscorp board asking him for his resignation.
Other social media users shared the same clip from the superhero movie while others shared some hilarious videos from Hollywood movies like Terminator and The Simpsons. Others added a desi twist to the discussion with the help of a still from SS Rajamouli’s film ‘Baahubali‘ and a caption that read, “Indians in the 2010s: Why did Katappa betray Bahubali?… 2020s: Why did Ilya betray Sam Altman?”
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OpenAI released a statement emphasizing its commitment to ensuring AI benefits everyone and stated that new leadership is necessary for the company’s future progression.
Altman, responded to the news on social media, expressing his love for his time at OpenAI and hinting at future endeavors.
OpenAI announced that Mira Murati, the company’s Chief Technology Officer, will assume the role of interim CEO.
Microsoft, a significant investor in OpenAI, affirmed its commitment to the partnership, with CEO Satya Nadella expressing confidence in the company’s continued positive impact on the world.