Earlier, Sam Altman and OpenAI’s were considering the reinstatement of the former CEO of the AI research lab
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Sam Altman is back as CEO Of OpenAI. The startup announced the latest update on Tuesday on social media platform X. Earlier, initiating discussions, Sam Altman and OpenAI’s board were reportedly considering the reinstatement of Altman of the AI research lab, as per sources cited by Bloomberg.
“We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam Altman to return to OpenAI as CEO with a new initial board of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo,” OpenAI posted on X.
“We are collaborating to figure out the details. Thank you so much for your patience through this,” the post added.
“I love OpenAI, and everything i’ve done over the past few days has been in service of keeping this team and its mission together. when i decided to join msft on sun evening, it was clear that was the best path for me and the team. with the new board and w satya’s support, i’m looking forward to returning to openai, and building on our strong partnership with msft,” Altman added in a X post.
When It Started?
The board of the company behind ChatGPT on Friday fired Sam Altman, to many, the human face of generative AI – sending shock waves across the tech industry.
Reportedly, talks were underway between Altman and at least one board member, Adam D’Angelo, adding that the former CEO may rejoin as a director on a transitional board.
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Altman’s dismissal led to a wave of resignations from OpenAI employees, including president and chairman Greg Brockman. Three senior researchers also resigned in protest.
Following an interview with CNBC, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed openness to Sam Altman returning to OpenAI instead of joining Microsoft.
