Breaking: Sam Altman is Returning to OpenAI as Chief Executive
- Publish date: Wednesday، 22 November 2023 | Last update: Tuesday، 10 December 2024
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After a tumultuous sequence of events, Sam Altman has been reinstated as the CEO of OpenAI.
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The abrupt firing of Altman last Friday without a clear explanation triggered confusion and speculation. Over the weekend, Altman sought to reclaim his position with support from investors, employees, and Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, a key stakeholder in OpenAI.
Initially, it seemed a resolution might be reached, but Emmett Shear, former Twitch CEO, was named CEO instead. This decision prompted threats of mass resignations from almost all OpenAI employees.
A significant development occurred on Tuesday as talks resumed between Altman and the board, culminating in Altman's official reinstatement as CEO on Wednesday. A new three-member board, led by Bret Taylor, former Co-CEO of Salesforce, has been appointed.
The board is reportedly in the process of selecting candidates for a larger nine-member board. These developments mark a rapid and dynamic series of events in the leadership structure of OpenAI, a prominent player in the artificial intelligence landscape.
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…
— Sam Altman (@sama) November 22, 2023
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