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OpenAI’s New Board Takes Over and Says Microsoft Will Have Observer Role

30Nov

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OpenAI’s New Board Takes Over and Says Microsoft Will Have Observer Role

Updated Nov. 29, 2023 10:42 pm ETOpenAI’s new board formally took over on Wednesday and said it would add an observer role for partner Microsoft, capping a dramatic chapter for the artificial-intelligence startup and launching a new phase of difficult decisions.The new board’s initial three members were decided as part of CEO Sam Altman’s return last week after the previous board abruptly fired him. The replacement directors’ priorities include creating an independent committee to review the events around Altman’s ouster, said Bret Taylor, the board’s chairman.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

Sam Altman to Return as CEO, OpenAI Says

25Nov

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Sam Altman to Return as CEO, OpenAI Says

Updated Nov. 22, 2023 11:09 am ETOpenAI said Sam Altman will return as chief executive of the artificial-intelligence startup that he co-founded, ending a dramatic five-day standoff between him and the board that fired him.OpenAI said the parties were “collaborating to figure out the details.” The company announced the formation of a new initial board that won’t include three of the four board members involved in removing Altman.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

Sam Altman Not Returning as CEO of OpenAI; Emmett Shear to Be Interim CEO

20Nov

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Sam Altman Not Returning as CEO of OpenAI; Emmett Shear to Be Interim CEO

Updated Nov. 20, 2023 12:42 am ETSAN FRANCISCO— Sam Altman’s bid to return to OpenAI after being ousted Friday faltered late Sunday, as the board that fired him opted not to agree to proposed terms of his reinstatement.Emmett Shear, former CEO of Twitch, was named interim CEO, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

Sam Altman’s Counter-Rebellion Leaves OpenAI Leadership Hanging in the Balance

20Nov

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Sam Altman’s Counter-Rebellion Leaves OpenAI Leadership Hanging in the Balance

Updated Nov. 19, 2023 10:53 pm ETSAN FRANCISCO—Two days after Sam Altman was ousted from OpenAI, he was back at the company’s office, trying to negotiate his return.The former chief executive officer entered with a guest badge on Sunday and posted on X: “first and last time i ever wear one of these.”Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

20Nov

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Sam Altman’s Counter-Rebellion Leaves OpenAI Leadership Hanging in the Balance

Updated Nov. 19, 2023 6:53 pm ETSAN FRANCISCO—Two days after Sam Altman was ousted from OpenAI, he was back at the company’s office, trying to negotiate his return.The former chief executive officer entered with a guest badge on Sunday and posted on X: “first and last time i ever wear one of these.”Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8