OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman has returned as the company's CEO weeks after being ousted from the role.
Along with his reinstatement, Altman has named a new executive board that includes Salesforce CEO Bret Taylor, former US Secretary of the Treasury Larry Summers, and Quora CEO Adam D'Angelo.
This diverse group of leaders brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, and they are expected to play a crucial role in shaping OpenAI's future direction, Altman noted.
Among the OpenAI co-founder's top priorities are advancing research plans, enhancing OpenAI's products, and improving customer service.
Altman said he committed to ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of artificial intelligence research and development and has never been more excited about the future.
Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI, has also gained representation on the board in the form of a non-voting observer. This move came as a surprise, as Reuters had previously reported that the company was not to be offered a seat.
Microsoft has invested $13 billion in the AI company and holds 49% stake in the for-profit OpenAI entity.