Sam Altman Returns to OpenAI as CEO
Sam Altman is poised to make a comeback as the CEO of OpenAI, emerging victorious from a chaotic period characterized by a boardroom coup that plunged the company into disarray. The sudden announcement of Altman’s departure reverberated throughout the organization, prompting swift and dramatic responses from both the company’s board and its workforce. Now, with a tentative agreement in place, Altman is on the verge of reassuming leadership. This is accompanied by a restructured board featuring prominent figures like Bret Taylor, Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo. JUST IN: OpenAI rehires Sam Altman as CEO. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) November 22, 2023 The controversy surrounding Altman’s exit reached its peak as OpenAI’s nonprofit board initially stood firm in its decision to oust him. In a puzzling move, the board underwent two CEO changes in just three days to sidestep Altman’s reinstatement. Concurrently, a groundswell of resistance su...