Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI who was unexpectedly fired by the board, is reportedly in discussions to return to the company. However, Altman is “ambivalent” about coming back and would want significant governance changes. OpenAI is currently facing turmoil, with the president and former board chairman, Greg Brockman, resigning, and several senior researchers also stepping down. Altman’s potential return indicates that the company is in a state of instability without him. The decision to remove Altman was made without consulting OpenAI’s investors, throwing the future of the company into uncertainty at a time when competitors are rapidly catching up.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/18/23967199/breaking-openai-board-in-discussions-with-sam-altman-to-return-as-ceo