In a sudden and unexpected turn of events, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been ousted from his position, with immediate effect. The company’s board of directors has cited a lack of candor in Altman’s communications as the reason for his removal.

Altman, a prominent figure in the artificial intelligence (AI) world, will be replaced on an interim basis by OpenAI’s chief technology officer, Mira Murati. The company has stated that it will begin a search for a permanent CEO immediately.

The news of Altman’s departure comes as a surprise, given his leadership role in OpenAI’s recent successes, including the development of the popular chatbot ChatGPT. However, the board’s decision suggests that there may have been underlying issues between Altman and the board of directors.

Altman’s removal also raises questions about OpenAI’s future direction. The company has not yet provided any details about its plans for the future, and it is unclear whether Murati will be a permanent replacement for Altman.

In the meantime, OpenAI will be looking to maintain its momentum and continue developing its AI products. The company is facing increasing competition from other AI companies, and it will need to find a way to differentiate itself in order to remain successful.