OpenAI CEO Drama Nears End as Investigation into Sudden Firing and Reinstatement Wraps Up
• Law firm WilmerHale nearing end of investigation into ouster and reinstatement of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman • Altman was fired by former board on Nov 17, then reinstated 5 days later; board lost confidence in his leadership • Investigation has spent 3 months interviewing OpenAI employees and executives • Altman fought to get reinstated as CEO but had to make concessions like revamping the board • Crisis and leadership turmoil nearly imploded OpenAI, a leading AI company valued at over $80 billion