Sam Altman Reinstated as OpenAI CEO Days after Joining Microsoft's AI Team
Summary:
In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI has announced a new agreement for the return of Sam Altman as CEO, just two days after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella had hired him for a new AI research team. Altman, along with a new initial board, is currently working out the specifics of the agreement with OpenAI.
A mere 48 hours after the recruitment of former OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman by Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella to head up an innovative AI research group, OpenAI took an unexpected U-turn. On the 22nd of November, OpenAI publicized a novel agreement that granted Altman a comeback as the firm's CEO. This move was formally communicated via the company's Twitter handle: "We have worked out a provisional deal for Sam Altman's reappointment as OpenAI's CEO, having a preliminary board involving Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo. We aim to sort out the specifics cooperatively. Much gratitude for your forbearance during this period." – official OpenAI tweet, dated November 22, 2023.
As per OpenAI's statement, the firm is teaming up with Altman to work the particulars of this agreement. Altman mirrored this sentiment by retweeting OpenAI's public welcome message topped with a 'heart' emoji. Note: This news piece is subject to updates as further information emerges.
Published At
11/22/2023 6:21:02 AM
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