OpenAI, the influential artificial intelligence startup, has announced that Sam Altman, formerly ousted CEO, is set to return to the company following a recent agreement. This move marks the conclusion of a lengthy and significant discussion concerning OpenAI’s future.
Alongside Altman’s return, there are plans to partially restructure the board of directors, which was responsible for his dismissal. The board will now consist of a new group of individuals, including Bret Taylor, former co-CEO of Salesforce, and Larry Summers, former US Treasury Secretary. Adam D’Angelo, the current director and CEO of Quora, will also be part of this restructured board.
Altman expressed his excitement about coming back to OpenAI in a post on X, stating, I’m looking forward to returning to OpenAI.
Earlier this week, OpenAI named Emmett Shear, former CEO of Twitch, as its interim CEO after Altman revealed his intentions to join Microsoft as a backer.
Overall, these changes in leadership and governance signify a new chapter for OpenAI. The reintroduction of Sam Altman as CEO, along with the reshuffled board, is expected to steer the company towards continued success and innovation in the field of artificial intelligence.
