Sam Altman returns to OpenAI board, three new directors appointed [Video]

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman is set to rejoin the board of the ChatGPT-maker alongside three newly appointed directors, the artificial intelligence firm announced on Friday.

Following an inquiry by law firm WilmerHale into the circumstances surrounding Altman’s abrupt dismissal in November, OpenAI has implemented new governance protocols and reinforced its conflict of interest policy. The board unanimously reaffirmed its support for Altman’s leadership.

The reinstatement of Altman initially met with surprise and concern from employees, investors, and major stakeholder Microsoft, was swiftly reversed within days.

OpenAI has named Sue Desmond-Hellmann, former CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Nicole Seligman, former president of Sony Entertainment, and Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart, as new directors.

Expressing his welcome to the new board members, Altman emphasised the importance of the forthcoming tasks ahead.

These appointees will join existing board members Adam D’Angelo, CEO of Quora, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry …