The recent upheaval at OpenAI reportedly stemmed from disputes between the previous board and Altman over the company's direction. The board had accused Altman of not being consistently candid, while Altman had criticized some board members' approach to safety and the launch of AI-powered features. Altman has pledged to make unspecified improvements to OpenAI’s governance structure and oversee an independent review of recent events.
Key takeaways:
- Sam Altman has officially returned as the CEO of OpenAI, and the company now has a new board of directors.
- Mira Murati, who was briefly appointed interim CEO, will return to her role as CTO. The new board will consist of Bret Taylor, D’Angelo, and Larry Summers.
- Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI, will gain representation on the board in the form of a non-voting observer.
- Altman has laid out OpenAI’s priorities going forward, which include advancing OpenAI’s research plan, investing in its AI safety efforts, and building out a board of diverse perspectives.