OpenAI Saga: Investors pressuring board over CEO Sam Altman's firing

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decision to dismiss Sam Altman as CEO and remove him as a director, sources told Bloomberg. The investors and Altman were both blindsided by the removal, the report added. Some investors, including Thrive Global, are also reportedly engaging in discussions with OpenAI’s largest shareholder Microsoft Corporation, as per sources the report added.

In case of a reversal in decision, there is a possibility of Altman returning to the company, one source said. A potential scenario being contemplated involves the current OpenAI board members stepping down imminently, although no definitive decisions have been reached, multiple sources added. Also Read: ‘Sam and I are shocked by what board did today’, says ex-OpenAI President Greg Brockman Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has communicated with Altman, assuring him of support in his future endeavors.

Sources familiar with the situation disclosed that Nadella was caught off guard by the board’s decision. OpenAI, Microsoft, and Thrive Global did not respond to queries, the report added. The OpenAI board has faced significant backlash following the abrupt removal of Altman, surprising both investors and Altman himself.

Notably, several individuals, including co-founder Greg Brockman, have left the company in protest. Sources suggest further resignations might follow suit, the report added. Also Read: Who is on the OpenAI Board that fired Sam Altman? Take a look If Altman does make a return, there’s speculation that he might seek alterations in the company's governance.