Who is Emmett Shear? OpenAI's new CEO and net worth

Emmett Shear, Twitch co-founder, is the new interim CEO of OpenAI, after Sam Altman’s dismissal.

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Shear accepted the role after resigning as Twitch CEO, citing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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This comes amid turmoil at OpenAI and Altman's move to Microsoft with co-founder Greg Brockman.

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Shear called OpenAI ‘one of the most important companies’, aiming to ensure a strong partnership with Microsoft.

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He plans to hire an independent investigator to report on the process leading to Altman's dismissal.

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Shear also acknowledged the challenges, expressing commitment to addressing key concerns.

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The trust in OpenAI has been damaged due to the poorly handled communication around Altman's removal.

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40-year-old Emmett Shear has a net worth of around $1.5 billion in 2023.

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