A new, diverse OpenAI board takes shape as Sam Altman returns

New Delhi: A series of events that could potentially calm the turmoil at OpenAI. Sam Altman, former CEO who was fired by the company’s board late last week, is likely to return in the same role, with the artificial intelligence company suggesting an agreement is in place. Crucially, a new board will be constituted to work alongside the returning Altman and the while the expectation is a fresh start to governance, they aren’t completely cutting ties with the previous board.

In its evolving configuration, the board will have Bret Taylor as Chair, as well as Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo. “We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam Altman to return to OpenAI as CEO with a new initial board of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo,” says an OpenAI statement.