OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is set to return to the company’s board, according to a recent report. The investigation regarding Altman’s firing last year has been concluded, as stated in the report.
Altman was removed from OpenAI’s board shortly before Thanksgiving, citing a lack of openness and the need to protect the non-profit organization’s mission.
The latest developments mark the culmination of a corporate saga and establish new governance for the company. Altman’s initial dismissal had shocked employees, investors, and major supporter Microsoft, but was swiftly reversed.
Furthermore, OpenAI is expected to introduce three new directors in the near future. Sue Desmond-Hellmann, former CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Nicole Seligman, former president of Sony Entertainment, and Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart are set to join the board, the report revealed.
OpenAI has not yet responded to requests for comment from Reuters on these recent developments. With Altman’s return to the board and the appointment of new directors, the organization seems poised for a fresh chapter in its journey towards fulfilling its mission.
