\u201cAs you saw at Microsoft Ignite this week<\/a>, we\u2019re continuing to rapidly innovate for this era of AI, with over 100 announcements across the full tech stack from AI systems, models and tools in Azure, to Copilot. Most importantly, we\u2019re committed to delivering all of this to our customers while building for the future. We have a long-term agreement with OpenAI with full access to everything we need to deliver on our innovation agenda and an exciting product roadmap; and remain committed to our partnership, and to Mira and the team. Together, we will continue to deliver the meaningful benefits of this technology to the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Brockman announced his resignation from OpenAI, citing \u201ctoday\u2019s news.\u201d After sending a memo internally, he published the text on X.<\/p>\n Three senior OpenAI researchers resign after Brockman, including the director of research Jakub Pachocki and head of preparedness Aleksander Madry.<\/p>\n \u2014<\/b><\/p>\n In an internal memo obtained<\/a> by Axios sent Saturday morning, OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap said yesterday\u2019s announcement \u201ctook [the management team] by surprise\u201d and that management had had \u201cmultiple conversations with the board to try to better understand the reasons and process behind their decision.\u201d Discussions were ongoing as of Saturday morning, per the memo.<\/p>\n \u201cWe can say definitively that the board\u2019s decision was not made in response to malfeasance or anything related to our financial, business, safety, or security\/privacy practices,\u201d Lightcap added. \u201cThis was a breakdown in communication between Sam and the board \u2026 We still share your concerns about how the process has been handled, are working to resolve the situation, and will provide updates as we\u2019re able.\u201d<\/p>\n The planned sale<\/a> of OpenAI employee shares that would value the startup at about $86 billion could be in jeopardy. The Information, speaking to three sources formerly with the company, reports<\/a> that they no longer expect the sale \u2014 led by Thrive Capital \u2014 to happen, or, if it does, to come with a lesser valuation because of the recent turn of events.<\/p>\n Altman has been telling investors that he\u2019s planning to launch a new venture, according<\/a> to The Information. Brockman is expected to join the effort \u2014 whatever form it takes.<\/p>\nBrockman quits<\/h3>\n
Senior OpenAI researchers resign<\/h3>\n
November 18<\/h3>\n
\u201cNot \u2026 in response to malfeasance\u201d<\/h3>\n
OpenAI\u2019s funding in jeopardy<\/h3>\n
Altman planning new venture<\/h3>\n