Sam Altman will return to OpenAI as CEO
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OpenAI has announced that it has reached an agreement that will allow Sam Altman to return as CEO.
Here's What We Know
The details of the agreement are not known. However, the company has announced the new board of directors, which will include Bret Taylor, Larry Summers and Adam D'Angelo.
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 (@OpenAI) November 22, 2023
We are collaborating to figure out the details. Thank you so much for your patience through this.
Earlier, the media reported that one of the conditions for Altman's return was the resignation of the board of directors.
Greg Brockman, who previously served as president of OpenAI, will also return to the company.
Returning to OpenAI & getting back to coding tonight.
- Greg Brockman (@gdb) November 22, 2023
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who previously invited Altman and Brockman to join the company, welcomed the OpenAI board's decision. According to him, the co-operation between the two companies will only become stronger.
We are encouraged by the changes to the OpenAI board. We believe this is a first essential step on a path to more stable, well-informed, and effective governance. Sam, Greg, and I have talked and agreed they have a key role to play along with the OAI leadership team in ensuring... https://t. co/djO6Fuz6t9
- Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) November 22, 2023
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Source: @OpenAI
