Negotiations continue to seek the return of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who suddenly stepped down, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella leading the negotiations?

On November 17, 2023 local time, OpenAI, an AI development company known for chat AI ``ChatGPT'' and image generation AI ``DALL・E,'' suddenly announced the retirement of CEO Sam Altman. However, OpenAI's executives and investor group want Mr. Altman to return, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is also reported to be embarking on negotiations with the difficult board of directors.

OpenAI Negotiations to Reinstate Altman Snag Over Board Role - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-19/openai-negotiations-to-reinstate-altman-hit-snag-over-board-role

Talks to Bring Sam Altman Back to OpenAI Stretch Through Weekend - The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/19/technology/sam-altman-openai-board.html

Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman returns to headquarters for following talks his abrupt ouster
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OpenAI's official blog announcing Altman's departure said, 'We have concluded that Mr. Altman's communication with the Board of Directors has not been consistent and candid, which has impeded his ability to meet the Board's responsibilities. The board of directors no longer has confidence in Mr. Altman's ability to lead OpenAI,'' and it is reported that the board of directors has deliberated and decided to retire. The retirement of Mr. Altman, who had long been highly recognized as the head of OpenAI, shocked the world.

Sam Altman, CEO of AI development company OpenAI, steps down; CTO Mira Murati becomes interim CEO - GIGAZINE

Hours after Altman's retirement was announced, co-founder and president Greg Brockman also announced that he would be stepping down as president.

The coup is believed to have been orchestrated by Ilya Satskyvar, director and chief scientist at OpenAI, and reflects an internal power struggle between 'research' and 'product' sides. That's what he said.

However, Mr. Altman has strong support within OpenAI and from investors, and OpenAI is not a monolith. Following the news of his resignation, it has also been reported that the board of directors is discussing the possibility of Mr. Altman returning as OpenAI's CEO.

OpenAI's management team asks CEO Sam Altman to return, but it may be ``too late'', rumors of new AI company creation - GIGAZINE

According to foreign media outlet Bloomberg, Mr. Altman is willing to return to the company, but wants to see changes in governance, including the removal of existing directors, and is demanding that Mr. Altman issue a statement admitting no wrongdoing. About.

OpenAI executives requesting Altman's return and resignation from the board includeMira Murati, who replaced Altman as interim CEO, Jason Kwon , chief strategy officer, and Brad Wright, chief operating officer. It seems that Mr. Cap and others are included.

In the return negotiations, the topic of how to reorganize OpenAI's board of directors if Mr. Altman returns to CEO is also being discussed. Board members have not agreed on the makeup of the reorganized board, and it is unclear whether Mr. Altman will return, the people said.

Bloomberg reported, ``Several sources say Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella plays a central role in negotiations between management, investors, and the board of directors.'' Microsoft has invested hundreds of billions of yen in OpenAI and has built a long-term partnership with it, so OpenAI's trends have a lot to do with the company's profits.

Microsoft announces that it has invested hundreds of billions of yen in OpenAI and entered into a long-term partnership - GIGAZINE