Race to reinstate Sam Altman as OpenAI CEO reaches impasse over new role and makeup of the board that ousted him

Fortune November 19, 2023
Emily Chang, Edward Ludlow, Rachel Metz, Dina Bass, Bloomberg

A group of OpenAI executives and investors racing to get Sam Altman reinstated to his role as chief executive officer have reached an impasse over the makeup and role of the board, according to people familiar with the negotiations. The decision to restore Altman’s role as CEO could come quickly, though talks are fluid and still ongoing.

At midday Sunday, Altman and former President Greg Brockman were in the startup’s headquarters, according to people familiar with the matter.

OpenAI leaders pushing for the board to resign and to reinstate Altman include Interim CEO Mira Murati, Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon and Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions.

Altman, who was...

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