Sam Altman Appointment Timeline to OpenAI and Microsoft

First we came across the news of the removal of OpenAI co-founder and former CEO Sam Altman from his post.

Sam Altman then joined Microsoft (MSFT.O) along with Greg Brockman, former president of ChatGate creator, and other employees

Almost all of OpenAI's remaining employees are threatening to quit unless the board resigns.

Does not appoint two new lead independent directors in addition to reinstating Altman and Brockman.

OpenAI's board of directors fired Sam Altman as CEO following a meeting, following which Chairman Greg Brockman resigned.

17 November 2023

COO Brad Lightcap said Altman's dismissal was due to "a breakdown in communication between Sam and the board".

18 November 2023

Early investor Khosla Ventures says it wants to bring Altman back to OpenAI, “but will support him in whatever he does next.”

The source told Reuters that Altman discussed a possible return to the company and presented the idea of launching a new AI startup.

19 November 2023

OpenAI's Board of Directors approved the appointment of Sam Altman and Greg Brockman by Microsoft.

November 20, 2023

Sam Altman joins Microsoft as head of its new advanced AI research team

November 21, 2023