The OpenAI board has appointed Emmett Shear to succeed Sam Altman. Emmett Shear is the former CEO of Twitch. The board expresses support for this decision, stating that Altman has lost the board's trust. The appointment of Shear is aimed at protecting the board's responsibilities and the organization's mission.

Former CEO of the world's largest video streaming company, Twitch, Emmett Shear has taken on the role of CEO at OpenAI. The crisis at OpenAI has deepened following support for former leader Sam Altman from employees and investors. Shear faces challenges with employee departures and the impact of Altman's plan to launch an AI semiconductor company. OpenAI is experiencing fierce competition and future growth challenges from companies like Anthropic, Alphabet, and Elon Musk.