Sam Altman May Return as OpenAI CEO After Surprise Firing

In a dramatic turn of events, the board of OpENAI, the non-profit research company behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, is in talks to bring back CEO Sam Altman, just two days after firing him. The sudden shift comes amid growing turmoil in the company and pressure from investors.

Altman's initial ouster was attributed to a lack of openness in his communications with the board. However, the exact nature of the alleged communication issues remains unclear. The decision to fire Altman sparked a wave of resignations by senior executives, including co-founder and president Greg Brockman and several high-ranking researchers. In the face of this internal turmoil, the OpenAI board appears to have reconsidered its decision. Sources close to Altman indicate that the board is engaged in talks with the former CEO to reinstate him to his position.

Altman calls for changes to OpenAI returns
Still, Altman is reportedly reluctant to return without significant changes to the company's governance structure. OpenAI staff have given the entire board an ultimatum to resign and allowed Sam Altman and Greg to return by 5pm yesterday.

The board has already missed this critical deadline, by which many OpenAI employees decided to resign again. If Altman departs and starts a new venture, these employees are expected to follow suit.

Interestingly, Sam Altman posted a tweet “I love the OpenAI team so much”, expressing his love for the OpenAI team, including OpenAI members with the new interim CEO, Murtimov. While we don't know the exact meaning of this interaction, it could indicate that Sam and Greg may be returning to OpenAI. The situation remains fluid, and anything can happen as events unfold.