OpenAI said that Sam Altman was officially reinstated as chief executive officer and that it has a new initial board of directors, with Microsoft Corp. joining as a nonvoting observer. Asked whether he will rejoin the board, Altman said it’s “not a top priority” right now. “OpenAI is ending the month of November with stronger governance and a governance foundation than it had when the month began,” Microsoft President Brad Smith told reporters in London on Thursday. On Nov. 21, OpenAI said it reached a deal, in principle, to reinstate Altman as CEO and replace the board. In Wednesday’s post, Altman said that the company’s priorities going forward will be advancing its research, improving its governance structure and refocusing on its products.

Source: The Hindu December 02, 2023 12:17 UTC