
The artificial intelligence (AI) community has announced that Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and chief scientist of OpenAI, has announced his departure from the company. This news comes after a period of internal turmoil at OpenAI, which included Sutskever’s involvement in a failed attempt to oust CEO Sam Altman last year.
After almost a decade, I have made the decision to leave OpenAI. The company’s trajectory has been nothing short of miraculous, and I’m confident that OpenAI will build AGI that is both safe and beneficial under the leadership of @sama, @gdb, @miramurati and now, under the…
— Ilya Sutskever (@ilyasut) May 14, 2024
Sutskever, a widely respected figure in the field of AI research, played a pivotal role in OpenAI’s establishment. His departure marks a significant change for the organization and raises questions about its future direction.
While the exact reasons behind Sutskever’s decision remain unclear, his exit comes amidst ongoing leadership struggles at OpenAI. In late 2023, Sutskever sided with other board members in a move to remove Altman as CEO. However, this decision was quickly reversed after employee backlash and investor pressure.
I deeply regret my participation in the board's actions. I never intended to harm OpenAI. I love everything we've built together and I will do everything I can to reunite the company.
— Ilya Sutskever (@ilyasut)

