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November 20, 2023
OpenAI’s board: Who are the 4 directors who fired Sam Altman, and will they stay if he returns?
Summary
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman was fired, surprising staff and investors. His return may occur with a new leadership structure. Four board members — Ilya Sutskever, Helen Toner, Tasha McCauley, Adam D’Angelo — played roles in Altman's ouster. Should Altman return, these directors might exit. Investors including Microsoft, Thrive Capital, and Khosla Ventures advocate for Altman's reinstatement. Altman's dismissal allegedly due to communication breakdowns, not misconduct. OpenAI's president, Greg Brockman, resigned after being ousted from the board.
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