Despite D’Angelo's role in Altman's dismissal for not being "consistently candid in his communications with the board," his continued presence at the company may surprise some. However, after nearly all of OpenAI’s staff threatened to quit, D’Angelo became a crucial figure in negotiations about Altman's return.
Key takeaways:
- Sam Altman has returned as the CEO of OpenAI, after reaching an agreement with the company's board, including Adam D’Angelo, who had previously fired him.
- The board of OpenAI is set to be completely overhauled as part of the deal to bring Altman back, but D’Angelo will remain as a director.
- D’Angelo played a key role in the negotiations for Altman's return, despite his involvement in Altman's ousting for not being "consistently candid in his communications with the board".
- The leadership drama at OpenAI led to a threat of mass resignation from the company's staff, highlighting the importance of stability and trust in the company's leadership.