Summary: OpenAI's leadership structure changed rapidly after the removal and return of its CEO, raising questions about governance and control.
Start: 2023-11-17 • Status: resolved
Timeline
- Nov 17, 2023 — OpenAI board removed CEO Sam Altman from his position. source
- Nov 18, 2023 — OpenAI appointed an interim CEO following Altman's departure. source
- Nov 19, 2023 — Microsoft announced it would hire Altman to lead a new AI team. source
- Nov 22, 2023 — OpenAI board agreed to reinstate Sam Altman as CEO. source
- Nov 29, 2023 — OpenAI announced a restructured board after leadership crisis. source