Posted 3/9/2024, 12:13:00 AM
OpenAI CEO Reinstated After Investigation; Board Adds Women and Plans Reforms
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reinstated to board after outside investigation found his conduct did not mandate removal
- Altman was originally fired in November 2022 due to "breakdown in relationship and loss of trust" with prior board
- Supporters including Greg Brockman helped orchestrate Altman's return as CEO less than a week after firing
- Three women added to OpenAI board Sue Desmond-Hellman, Nicole Seligman, and Fidji Simo
- Board plans governance improvements like new guidelines, whistleblower policy, additional committees after turmoil