After five days of intense speculation and high-profile exits, OpenAI's co-founder, Sam Altman, has announced his return to the AI company. In a social media post, Altman expressed his affinity for OpenAI, stating, "I love OpenAI, and what I've done in the past few days is to align with this team and its mission." Altman emphasized that joining Microsoft was a clear decision, marking the best path for him and his team.
Altman's return comes after a week of upheaval, during which he was abruptly ousted from the startup. The company confirmed that, following five days of intense discussions and debates, a consensus was reached to welcome Altman back. This decision was supported by the new board and the backing of Satya.
OpenAI, the most valuable American startup, disclosed that it had reached a substantial agreement for Altman's reinstatement. Simultaneously, the startup is undergoing changes in its board, removing several members. Brett Taylor, former CEO of Salesforce, Larry Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary, and Adam D'Angelo, co-founder of Quora, are set to join the new board. Taylor is expected to serve as the board's chairman.
Microsoft, which owns almost 49% of OpenAI, expressed surprise at OpenAI's decision last week. The company had announced Altman's appointment to lead a software group. This move followed resignations from Greg Brockman, OpenAI's former chairman, and numerous other members who opposed the decision.
Satya Nadella, Microsoft's CEO, who expressed disappointment with OpenAI's decision last week, stated on Wednesday that he is optimistic about the changes in OpenAI's board. He believes these changes are the first necessary step towards stable, well-informed, and effective governance. Nadella mentioned that discussions with Sam, Greg, and himself have led to an agreement that the OpenAI leadership team is vital to the organization's mission. This ensures that OpenAI remains successful and continues to build on its strong partnership with Microsoft for the next era of AI.
The initial OpenAI board, consisting of its chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, independent director Adam D'Angelo, technology entrepreneur Tasha McCauley, and George Town Center for Security and Emerging Technology's Helen Toner, faced criticism for Altman's abrupt removal. The former board provided no comprehensive clarification on the decision, leading to dissatisfaction among OpenAI investors. According to media reports, several OpenAI investors began exploring legal options against board members.
Emmett Shear, former CEO of Twitch and interim CEO of OpenAI, appointed last Sunday, expressed satisfaction with the new resolution. After joining OpenAI, he admitted uncertainty about the right path, but the recent decision has secured the welfare of stakeholders. Shear posted on Twitter, "I'm glad to be part of this solution." In conclusion, the return of Sam Altman to OpenAI, coupled with significant changes in the board, has brought a sense of stability and resolution to the recent tumult. Microsoft's ownership interest and Satya Nadella's optimism indicate a collaborative effort to ensure OpenAI's success in advancing AI for the benefit of customers and partners.
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