What you need to know about Emmett Shear, OpenAI’s new interim CEO


Shear confirmed his appointment as OpenAI's new CEO on November 20, 2023, days after the AI firm fired Sam Altman. — AFP

OpenAI is bringing in the former head of Twitch as interim CEO just days after the company pushed out its well-known leader Sam Altman, sparking upheaval in the world of artificial intelligence.

Emmett Shear announced his new role Monday morning in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, while also acknowledging “the process and communications” around Altman’s firing Friday were “handled very badly” and damaged trust in the company.

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