OpenAI's chief scientist and co-founder Ilya Sutskever announces departure
Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and chief scientist of San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company OpenAI, has announced his departure. The announcement was made via a blog post on Tuesday. This marks the end of a chapter that saw Sutskever involved in the temporary ousting of CEO Sam Altman, from which he never returned to work after Altman regained control.
Sutskever's significant role in OpenAI's growth
Sutskever, a key member of OpenAI's founding team, served as its research director since its establishment in 2015. His significant contributions shaped the company's growth and direction. CEO Sam Altman acknowledged this influence, stating "OpenAI would not exist without him and certainly was shaped by him." Sutskever himself expressed confidence in the company's future, saying "The company's trajectory has been nothing short of miraculous."
Jakub Pachocki to succeed Sutskever as Chief Scientist
Jakub Pachocki, who has been with OpenAI since 2017 and previously held the position of research director, will succeed Sutskever as chief scientist. The company, valued at over $80 billion according to a recent fundraising deal, expressed confidence in Pachocki's ability to lead them toward their mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (A.G.I.) benefits everyone. This leadership transition follows five months after a crisis at OpenAI which saw Altman briefly removed from his position.
