The beginning of Sam Altman’s reign of power

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has made a triumphant return following a failed coup aimed at ousting him from his leadership role last week. This coup, which is rare in Silicon Valley, saw Altman stripped of his title as CEO and board member in a surprising move. However, Altman’s loyal staff fought for his reinstatement, expressing outrage and solidarity on social media platforms. The CEO’s return is a significant show of strength, especially since he doesn’t own any shares in the company he leads. Despite these circumstances, Altman is described as a “once-in-a-generation CEO” and a “master of AI and persuasion” by those who have worked with him.

Amidst the controversy surrounding his firing, it was revealed that OpenAI was planning a share sale that would have provided employees with substantial financial gains. This fact may have led staff members to support Altman in order to secure their financial futures. Altman’s commercially-driven vision came into conflict with the mission of OpenAI’s nonprofit structure, which led to tension between him and other board members. It seems that this tension could have been a contributing factor to the events that unfolded last week. Nonetheless, Altman has returned to OpenAI, where his workforce is highly supportive of his leadership.