OpenAI employees demand return of ousted CEO

Hundreds of employees at OpenAI have signed a letter threatening to quit unless ousted CEO Sam Altman is brought back. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is defending himself against charges of antisemitism as major advertisers pull out of X. Jo Ling Kent reports.

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OpenAI employees sign letter supporting ousted CEO Sam Altman

There is more turmoil in the tech world several days after the company behind ChatGPT fired its CEO, Sam Altman. Nearly every employee at OpenAI has threatened to quit over Altman's sudden ousting Friday. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Nov. 21, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com
OpenAI says ousted CEO Sam Altman to return to company behind ChatGPT

The ousted leader of ChatGPT maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him just days ago
Nov. 22, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Technology
Ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ‘in talks to return at firm’s HQ’

Boss was sacked by ChatGPT developer over failure to be ‘candid in his communications’. Altman ‘was working on new venture’ before sackingOpinion: Altman was trusted face of AI. His firm is more complexSam Altman is being lined up for a surprise ...
Nov. 19, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian
Microsoft Hires OpenAI’s Ousted C.E.O., and More

Plus, Argentina elects a far-right president and Rosalynn Carter dies at 96.
Nov. 20, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Top Stories - Microsoft
OpenAI Board Backs Decision to Oust Sam Altman as C.E.O.

After 48 hours of furious negotiations, the A.I. company said Mr. Altman would not return to his job and that former Twitch C.E.O. Emmett Shear would be its interim boss.
Nov. 20, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Top Stories
Ousted OpenAI C.E.O. Makes Plans for New Artificial Intelligence Company

Sam Altman, who was forced out of his company on Friday afternoon, was quickly moving to create another company with another OpenAI executive who quit on Friday.
Nov. 19, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Technology
Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, Is Ousted by Company’s Board

Mira Murati, who previously served as chief technology officer, has been named interim chief executive.
Nov. 18, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Technology
OpenAI Ousts CEO Sam Altman

The board of OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, says it has lost confidence in CEO Sam Altman. Mira Murati, previously CTO, will serve as the company’s leader until it finds a permanent replacement.
Nov. 17, 2023 - wired.com - Wired
Sam Altman: Ousted OpenAI boss to return days after being sacked

The in principle agreement involves a new board being installed, the tech company said.
Nov. 22, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home
OpenAI employees threaten to quit en masse after former CEO Sam Altman joins Microsoft

Sam Altman, who was on Friday ousted as CEO of OpenAI, one of the world's hottest startups, has joined Microsoft to lead a new artificial intelligence project.
Nov. 21, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories - Microsoft
OpenAI exec addresses CEO Sam Altman’s firing in note to employees

OpenAI chief operating officer Brad Lightcap addressed the firing of CEO Sam Altman in a brief message to employees on Saturday, according to CNBC.
Nov. 18, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories
Sam Altman’s return as OpenAI CEO is official, Microsoft gets non-voting seat on board

After one of the more dramatic few weeks in recent corporate history, OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman is officially its chief executive again.
Nov. 30, 2023 - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Microsoft
Sam Altman returns as CEO of OpenAI

Less than a week after he was fired as CEO of OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, Sam Altman has returned to his post after being briefly hired by Microsoft. Altman's return came after hundreds of OpenAI workers threatened to leave the company if he was ...
Nov. 23, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com
Altman to Return as OpenAI CEO After Days of Turmoil

The announcement marks the end of an impasse over who would lead the company that has become synonymous with the boom in AI technology.
Nov. 22, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: US Business
Sam Altman to return to OpenAI as CEO nearly a week after he was fired

Sam Altman is returning as the CEO of OpenAI nearly a week after he was fired from the role. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
Nov. 22, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com
OpenAI says Sam Altman returning as CEO days after board sacked him

OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman says he's looking forward to returning to the company, with the support of Microsoft's CEO, to build the 2 companies' "strong partnership."
Nov. 22, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com
Sam Altman to return as OpenAI CEO, alongside new board that includes Larry Summers

OpenAI has reached an "agreement in principle" for Sam Altman to return to his post as chief executive officer alongside a new board, just days after his ousting, the company said on Wednesday.
Nov. 22, 2023 - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
Altman to Return as OpenAI CEO After Days of Turmoil

The announcement marks the end of an impasse over who would lead the company that has become synonymous with the boom in AI technology.
Nov. 22, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: WSJD
Altman to Return as OpenAI CEO After Days of Turmoil

The announcement marks the end of an impasse over who would lead the company that has become synonymous with the boom in AI technology.
Nov. 22, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News
Sam Altman to return as CEO of OpenAI

New board announces ‘agreement in principle’ for return of former CEO after campaign by staff and investors . Sam Altman is to return as chief executive of OpenAI after the ChatGPT developer said it had “reached an agreement in principle” for his ...
Nov. 22, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian
Sam Altman to Return as CEO of OpenAI

After days of chaos at ChatGPT creator OpenAI, the company says it has “in principle” reached an agreement for ousted CEO Sam Altman to return to his post.
Nov. 22, 2023 - wired.com - Wired
Sam Altman returns as OpenAI CEO after days of infighting at AI startup

Sam Altman is back as the chief executive of OpenAI, days after he was initially ousted as CEO.
Nov. 22, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories
Sam Altman will return as OpenAI CEO, New board announced in a dramatic turnaround

OpenAI announces major organizational shift, with Sam Altman's return as CEO, the introduction of a new board and substantial reset for the AI research lab.
Nov. 22, 2023 - venturebeat.com - VentureBeat
Sam Altman’s Attempt to Return as OpenAI CEO Fails as Board Turns to Ex-Twitch Boss

Altman was ousted by OpenAI’s board on Friday but by Sunday was back in the building to negotiate a return. The board chose ex-Twitch CEO Emmett Shear as interim CEO instead.
Nov. 20, 2023 - wired.com - Wired
Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman returns to headquarters for talks following his abrupt ouster

Altman posted a photo of himself on X, formerly Twitter, wearing an OpenAI visitor badge, writing, "first and last time i ever wear one of these."
Nov. 19, 2023 - cnbc.com - US Top News and Analysis