OpenAI CTO Mira Murati says she's leaving the company
Mira Murati, OpenAI's CTO, is leaving after over six years, shortly before the DevDay conference. She contributed to major projects like ChatGPT and DALL-E, with transition plans forthcoming.
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OpenAI's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Mira Murati announced her departure from the company after over six years. In a post on X, she expressed that the decision was difficult but felt timely, stating, "There’s never an ideal time to step away from a place one cherishes." OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman acknowledged her contributions and indicated that more information about transition plans would be shared soon. Murati's exit comes just a week before OpenAI's annual developer conference, DevDay. She joined OpenAI in 2018 as VP of applied AI and partnerships and became CTO in 2022, overseeing significant projects like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Codex. Prior to her tenure at OpenAI, Murati worked at Tesla and other tech companies, contributing to advancements in AI and product development. Her departure marks a notable change in leadership at OpenAI, especially following the recent tumultuous events surrounding the company's management.
- Mira Murati is leaving OpenAI after over six years, citing a desire for personal exploration.
- Her departure comes shortly before OpenAI's annual developer conference, DevDay.
- Murati played a key role in developing major AI projects like ChatGPT and DALL-E.
- CEO Sam Altman expressed gratitude for her contributions and indicated upcoming transition plans.
- Murati's exit follows a period of significant leadership changes at OpenAI.
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