Sam Altman to return to OpenAI as CEO Again! Bret Taylor, Larry Summers among others to join

OpenAI have reached an agreement in principle for Sam Altman to return to OpenAI as CEO with a new initial board.

Sam Altman return to OpenAI as CEO Again!

Highlights

  • Sam Altman has been reinstated as CEO of OpenAI
  • Altman's return comes just weeks after he was abruptly dismissed from the role
  • OpenAI has also appointed a new board of directors, which includes Bret Taylor, Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo

In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI has announced that Sam Altman will be returning to his position as CEO. Altman's reinstatement comes just weeks after he was abruptly dismissed from the role. The company has also appointed a new board of directors, which includes Bret Taylor, Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo.

Altman expressed his enthusiasm about returning to OpenAI in a post on X, stating, "I am looking forward to returning to OpenAI."

This development marks a significant shift for OpenAI, which had been in a state of flux since Altman's sudden departure. The decision to bring Altman back is likely to be welcomed by many employees, investors, and members of the tech community who had voiced their support for the former CEO.