Ilya Sutskever, the co-founder and chief scientist of OpenAI, has announced his departure from the company without specifying a reason or revealing his future plans. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, expressed sadness over Ilya’s resignation, stating that he has been a central figure at OpenAI for years. Jakub Pachocki, the current head of research at OpenAI, will take over as the new head scientist.
Ilya was a significant figure in the AI world and played a crucial role in the drama surrounding Sam Altman’s resignation at the end of 2023. He was initially part of the faction that ousted Sam from the CEO position but later changed his stance and supported Sam again.
Rumors have circulated about Ilya’s uncertain status within the company, with reports of strained relationships leading to his eventual resignation announcement after months of silence.
TLDR:
Ilya Sutskever leaves OpenAI, a key figure in the AI community, sparking speculation about his departure and the future of the company.
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