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