Sam Altman still aims to return to OpenAI, pending move to Microsoft, hints he will return to OpenAI once all directors who supported his firing leave

On Friday, November 17, 2023, it was suddenly announced that Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI, would retire and leave the company. After that, on Sunday, November 19, 2023, Microsoft announced that it would welcome Mr. Altman and former OpenAI president Greg Brockman, but at the time of writing, Mr. Altman was a Microsoft employee. It is reported that it is not registered and intends to return to OpenAI depending on conditions.

Sam Altman isn't showing up in Microsoft's corporate directory yet. - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/20/23969194/sam-altman-isnt-showing-up-in-microsofts-corporate-directory-yet

Sam Altman is still trying to return as OpenAI CEO - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/20/23969586/sam-altman-plotting-return-open-ai-microsoft

Mr. Altman was one of the co-founders of OpenAI and led OpenAI as CEO, but on Friday, November 17, 2023, it was suddenly announced that Mr. Altman would retire as CEO and leave the company. After Mr. Altman stepped down as CEO, there were moves such asOpenAI's management asking him to return , and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella participating in negotiations for his return . You can check the flow from Mr. Altman's CEO retirement announcement to various negotiations in the article below.

What is happening to Sam Altman, who was suddenly expelled from OpenAI? Summary in chronological order - GIGAZINE

As a result of negotiations that began on November 19, 2023 local time, Altman's return to CEO was not possible, and Twitch founder Emmet Shea was appointed interim CEO . Meanwhile, Microsoft announced that it has welcomed Mr. Altman and Mr. Brockman into the company.

Microsoft announces the joining of Sam Altman and other former OpenAI members - GIGAZINE

by Johannes Marliem

According to information obtained by overseas media The Verge from multiple sources, Mr. Altman is not registered in Microsoft's corporate directory and is treated as a ``guest from OpenAI.'' Furthermore, Altman is reported to have indicated that he will return to OpenAI if all the directors who fired him resign.

In addition, Mr. Altman stated on his X account on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, ``The prosperity of OpenAI is my and Satya's top priority. We will continue to serve our partners and customers as usual.'' 'This work is possible through the partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft,' he said, indicating that OpenAI and Microsoft will continue to work together to provide services in the future.

satya and my top priority remains to ensure openai continues to thrive

we are committed to fully providing continuity of operations to our partners and customers

the openai/microsoft partnership makes this very doable

— Sam Altman (@sama) November 20, 2023