Sam Altman returns as CEO of OpenAI
- Following a shock firing on Friday, Sam Altman has been reappointed as the CEO of OpenAI.
- There was speculation that Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman would join Microsoft to lead a new AI research lab, but negotiations fell through.
- Altman’s return comes after a weekend of chaos, with OpenAI employees threatening to leave and join Microsoft.
- Microsoft CTO and EVP of AI Kevin Scott has now addressed Microsoft employees about the situation.
Details of the OpenAI turmoil emerge
- The OpenAI turmoil over the weekend saw many employees threatening to quit and join Microsoft.
- The chaos was sparked by the firing of Sam Altman and the potential departure of co-founder Greg Brockman.
- It is unclear what led to Altman’s firing, but negotiations for Altman and Brockman to join Microsoft fell through.
- OpenAI has now appointed a new board of directors and reinstated Sam Altman as CEO.
Microsoft addresses its employees about the situation
- Microsoft CTO and EVP of AI Kevin Scott has communicated with Microsoft employees regarding the OpenAI turmoil.
- This is the first company-wide communication about the situation.
- The message did not provide specific details about the turmoil but acknowledged the events and expressed support for the
