Microsoft Pressure and Mass Quit Letter Drive OpenAI’s 2023 Recovery Drama

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Newly revealed texts from the Musk v. Altman trial show Sam Altman pleading to be reinstated as OpenAI CEO while Mira Murati tells him the board wants him gone; Microsoft’s involvement is cited, and the two discuss a plan to rally staff. A mass quitting letter from about 600 OpenAI employees pushes for Altman’s reinstatement and the board’s resignation, leading to his return.
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