https://www.siliconvalley.com/2023/11/17/chatgpt-parent-company-openai-fires-ceo-sam-altman/ > OpenAI, the organization behind the viral chatbot ChatGPT, announced on Friday its CEO and founder, Sam Altman, was fired and will be departing the company, effective immediately. > The company, in a statement, said an internal investigation found that Altman was not always truthful with the board.