Sam Altman returned as OpenAI CEO after a period of restructuring. He has now sent a message to the board that had ousted him.
Microsoft will be a non-voting observer on OpenAI’s board when Sam Altman returns as CEO this month following a dramatic spell. Due to staff rebellion, the board that dismissed him nearly rebuilt after his restoration. Quora CEO Adam D’Angelo, who fired Altman, remains on the board despite these substantial changes.
Altman returned and blogged to the fired board members. Altman “loves and respects” Sutskever. For those unfamiliar, Ilya initially backed Sam Altman’s removal but then signed an employee letter supporting his reinstatement.
I consider him a gem and field leader. Nobody hates him. said, “We hope to continue our working relationship and are discussing how Ilya can continue his work at OpenAI after he leaves the board.”
“Thanks to Adam, Tasha, and Helen for finding the best mission-aligned solution. I’m excited to work with Adam and appreciate Helen and Tasha’s help.Thank you to Emmett for his significant input on this conclusion. Altman wrote in the blog that Emmett prioritized AI safety and stakeholder balancing.
The former OpenAI board featured entrepreneur Tasha McCauley, Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology director of strategy Helen Toner, chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, and Adam D’Angelo.
Partnered with co-founder Greg Brockman. Greg became president after Altman left. “We will communicate that on the org chart, but we have never quite figured out how.”
The new OpenAI board includes chair Bret Taylor, Larry Summers, and sole holdout Adam D’Angelo.
I hope books about this time period begin with how great the team has been,” Altman addressed the new team. No staff left after this. You supported each other, the organization, and our mission. The team establishing AGI safety must be wise and able to handle stress and uncertainty. Top marks. Thank you everybody.”
Conclusion
Microsoft became a non-voting observer on the board and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman returned after a period of turmoil. An employee uprising entirely overhauled the board, which ousted Altman. Quora CEO Adam D’Angelo, who fired Altman, remains on the board. Altman respected and adored Ilya Sutskever, who initially backed Altman’s removal but then signed an employee letter supporting his return. Adam, Tasha, Helen, Ilya, and Adam participated, and Emmett worked on AI safety and stakeholder balance. The original OpenAI board included businesswoman Tasha McCauley, Helen Toner, Ilya Sutskever, and Adam D’Angelo. The new OpenAI board includes chair Bret Taylor, Larry Summers, and sole holdout Adam D’Angelo. Altman said the team handled emotional and unpredictable situations well.
