TechFlow news: OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman posted on X, expressing shock and sadness over the board's actions today. He is still trying to understand exactly what happened. The current situation is as follows:
- Last night, Sam received a text message from Ilya (another co-founder and Chief Scientist), requesting a conversation at noon on Friday. Sam joined a Google Meet where the entire board was present except for Greg. Ilya informed Sam that he would be fired, and the news would be released shortly.
- At 12:19 PM, Greg received a text from Ilya asking for a quick call. At 12:23 PM, Ilya sent a Google Meet link. Greg was informed that he would be removed from the board (but remains critical to the company and will retain his position), while Sam had already been terminated. Around the same time, OpenAI issued an official announcement.
Greg stated that both he and Sam have received overwhelming support and encouragement. Supporters should not worry—they will be fine, and greater things are coming.
