Sam Altman will return as head of OpenAI

OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman will return to the AI ​​startup as CEO.

“We have reached an agreement in principle to return Sam Altman to OpenAI as CEO, with a new board of directors consisting of Bret Taylor (Chairman), Larry Summers and Adam D’Angelo,” OpenAI said in a statement.

Previously, Altman left the post of CEO and resigned from the board of directors. His departure caused negative reactions from employees and stakeholders. Some specialists threatened with dismissal, demanding that the decision to resign be reversed.

It later became known that Microsoft, together with Thrive Capital and Tiger Global Management, is working to return Altman to the post of CEO of OpenAI.

The AI ​​startup co-founder said he is looking forward to returning to OpenAI to develop a strong partnership with Microsoft:

Amid the news of Sam Altman’s return to the position of CEO, the WLD token showed growth. At its peak, its price reached $2.58, according to TradingView. At the time of publication, the asset is trading at $2.45.

In September, it was revealed that OpenAI was in talks with investors about selling shares. Sam Altman later accused the US government of having a “war” against the cryptocurrency sector.


Source: Cryptocurrency

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