Last week witnessed the abrupt dismissal of OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, amid tumultuous circumstances.
The latest development reveals on platform X that Altman is making a comeback, accompanied by the appointment of a new board.
Altman shares on X, “My recent efforts have been dedicated to keeping our team cohesive and maintaining our shared mission.”
Friday saw Altman’s removal, with Emmett Shear stepping in as the new CEO, sparking a revolt among numerous employees threatening resignation unless the board resigned and Altman was reinstated.
OpenAI’s Wednesday announcement on X confirms Altman’s return with the statement, “We’ve reached an agreement; Sam Altman will resume the role of CEO at OpenAI, alongside a new board.”
The company additionally mentions that they are presently clarifying the details surrounding the entire situation.
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Sam Altman Return
Following the news of Altman’s return, he expressed his sentiments about recent events, stating, “I hold a deep affection for OpenAI, and my recent actions aimed to uphold our team and shared mission.”
Post his dismissal, word spread that Altman would lead an AI team at Microsoft. He notes that the decision to join Microsoft was the optimal path, and he eagerly anticipates returning to OpenAI, building a robust partnership with Microsoft, supported by the new board and Microsoft’s CEO.
In a parallel move, Greg Brockman, co-founder and president of OpenAI, announced his departure just hours after Altman’s dismissal. Subsequently, it was disclosed that both Altman and Brockman would join Microsoft to lead a new division. On Wednesday, Brockman declared his return to OpenAI.
“Returning to OpenAI and diving back into coding tonight,” Brockman shared on X, expressing that the announcement is a “fantastic success,” forecasting OpenAI’s resurgence as stronger and more unified than ever.
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