OpenAI: Has tentatively agreed to Sam Altman returning as CEO and will form a new board of directors.

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OpenAI: Sam Altman Agrees in Principle to Return as CEO

OpenAI tweeted:

We have agreed in principle for Sam to return to OpenAI as CEO, with Bret Taylor (Chairman), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo forming a new board. We are working together to seek further details. Thank you for your patience on this matter.

We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam to return to OpenAI as CEO with a new initial board of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo.

We are collaborating to figure out the details. Thank you so much for your patience through this.

— OpenAI (@OpenAI) November 22, 2023

Sam Altman: I Love OpenAI, Continuing to Strengthen Partnership with Microsoft

Sam Altman stated:

I love OpenAI, and everything I've done over the past few days has been to keep this team aligned with its mission. When I decided to join Microsoft on Sunday night, it was clear that this was the best path for me and the team. With the support of the new board and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, I look forward to returning to OpenAI and continuing to strengthen our close partnership with Microsoft.

i love openai, and everything i’ve done over the past few days has been in service of keeping this team and its mission together. when i decided to join msft on sun evening, it was clear that was the best path for me and the team. with the new board and w satya’s support, i’m…

— Sam Altman (@sama) November 22, 2023

Co-Founder Returns to OpenAI Alongside Sam Altman

Previous reports indicated that OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman had also been removed from the board.

Following Sam Altman's tweet, he announced that he will be returning to OpenAI alongside Sam Altman.

Returning to OpenAI & getting back to coding tonight.

— Greg Brockman (@gdb) November 22, 2023

Microsoft Announces Sam Altman and Greg Brockman Joining New AI Team