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Altman Returning to Lead OpenAI After Chaotic Firing Saga

Archy Ehan
Last updated: February 17, 2024 5:49 am
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Sam ReturnsMicrosoft CEO Pushes for Sam to ReturnNew Board Members

CEO regains post following board reversals and reforms amid staff revolts over his surprise dismissal by AI lab last week.

Sam Returns

OpenAI has agreed in principle for ousted CEO Sam Altman to return to leading the prominent AI lab, capping a tumultuous week since his abrupt dismissal by the board. 

Altman said he “loves OpenAI,” and his interim actions, like briefly joining Microsoft, aimed to keep the team together. 

With board changes and Microsoft’s support, he’s excited to rejoin. 

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Microsoft CEO Pushes for Sam to Return

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella had expressed disappointment over Altman’s removal by OpenAI’s board. 

He praised the board’s reversal and reforms as an “essential first step” toward stability. 

Altman’s firing sparked resignations, employee revolts, investor threats of lawsuits, and outrage across the tech industry over how it was handled. 

With fires raging internally and externally, OpenAI’s board faced immense pressure to reinstate its visionary but controversial leader. 

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New Board Members

New members like former Salesforce CEO Bret Taylor will aim to improve governance. 

The whiplash-inducing saga underscores Altman’s immense influence in shaping OpenAI’s future as a central figure in AI safety efforts. 

While detractors remain, his return allows OpenAI to refocus on its core mission of developing AI to benefit humanity. 

Assuming leadership again after the reputation-battering episode, Altman will need to mend divided ranks and rebuild trust in OpenAI’s commitment to transparency and ethics.

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