Sam Altman Reinstated as OpenAI CEO Following Internal Disputes

Almost every staff member at OpenAI threatened to leave unless Altman was reinstated.
Sam Altman has been reinstated as CEO of OpenAI following his dismissal.
The board has agreed to an independent investigation into recent events, including Altman's role.

Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI, has been reinstated to his position following a tumultuous period of internal disputes and negotiations. Altman's reinstatement comes after he was initially dismissed from his role by Ilya Sutskever, the chief scientist and co-founder of OpenAI. The dismissal led to a significant backlash within the company, with almost every staff member at OpenAI threatening to leave unless Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman were reinstated.

The boardroom dispute led to discussions involving at least one board member, Adam D'Angelo, about a potential return for Altman. These discussions may result in Altman rejoining as a director on a transitional board. The transitional board is expected to include former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor and other notable figures.

The reinstatement of Altman ends a week of turmoil at OpenAI, which saw him initially agreeing to join Microsoft before deciding to return to OpenAI. The board has agreed to an independent investigation into recent events, including Altman's role. The initial board will appoint a formal board of up to nine members.

The board was previously divided over issues such as AI safety, expansion, and a research paper critical of the company. The company's existence was in doubt before Altman's return, with nearly all of OpenAI's 800 employees threatening to follow him to Microsoft. The resolution of these internal conflicts and the reinstatement of Altman mark a significant turning point for OpenAI.

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Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO with new board members

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Pranshu Verma, Wednesday, 22 November 2023 06:14
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    • The board has agreed to an independent investigation into recent events, including Altman's role.
    • The initial board will appoint a formal board of up to nine members.
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Before Altman’s Ouster, OpenAI’s Board Was Divided and Feuding

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Cade Metz, Tuesday, 21 November 2023 23:23
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    • The board was divided over issues such as AI safety, expansion, and a research paper critical of the company.
    • The company's existence was in doubt before Altman's return, with nearly all of OpenAI's 800 employees threatening to follow him to Microsoft.
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Ilya Sutskever: The OpenAI Genius Who Told Sam Altman He Was Fired

The Wall Street Journal Robert McMillan Tuesday, 21 November 2023 11:53
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    • Ilya Sutskever, the chief scientist and co-founder of OpenAI, informed Sam Altman, his boss and fellow board member, that he was fired.
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Sam Altman in talks to rejoin OpenAI board, say reports

BBC News Website By Mariko Wednesday, 22 November 2023 09:11
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    • Almost every staff member at OpenAI has threatened to leave unless Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman are reinstated.
    • Emmett Shear, the new interim head of OpenAI, is also reportedly part of negotiations.
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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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OpenAI board reopens talks with Sam Altman about potential comeback: Report

Moneycontrol Tuesday, 21 November 2023 18:17
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    • The discussions involve at least one board member, Adam D'Angelo, and may result in Altman rejoining as a director on a transitional board.
    • Interim CEO Emmett Shear has reportedly been left out of the loop and may not stay on if the board doesn't provide a clear explanation for Altman's dismissal.
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