Sam Altman Expresses Unprecedented Excitement on His Return as OpenAI CEO; Microsoft Assumes Non-Voting Role on Board

Sam Altman has resumed the position of OpenAI's CEO, a role he was initially dismissed from and subsequently rehired for. Alongside him, Greg Brockman is back as president, and Mira Murati has returned to her position as CTO.

Sam Altman, a co-founder of OpenAI, has officially reinstated himself as the CEO of the AI startup after a turbulent period involving his initial dismissal and subsequent rehiring. Alongside Altman, Greg Brockman is returning as the president of OpenAI, and Mira Murati, who briefly held the interim CEO position during Altman's absence, is resuming her role as the company's CTO.

In a blog post addressing his return, Altman expressed his heightened excitement about the future, emphasizing a positive outlook and gratitude for the hard work exhibited by the OpenAI team during the uncertain period. Altman specifically acknowledged the resilience and spirit of the company, setting it apart in the industry.

Altman also extended his appreciation to Ilya Sutskever, a co-founder and former board member instrumental in Altman's hiring as OpenAI's CEO. Despite Sutskever not being part of the new board, Altman conveyed no ill will, describing him as a "guiding light" and a "gem of a human being." Ongoing discussions are underway regarding Sutskever's potential continued involvement with OpenAI, highlighting a collaborative approach to the company's future endeavors.