Timeline of Sam Altman's Firing and Return at OpenAI

November 16, 2023

Ilya Sutskever's Initial Contact: Ilya Sutskever contacts Sam Altman about a meeting the next day.

November 17, 2023

Altman's Firing: Noon comes, and Altman is fired. Mira Murati is appointed as interim CEO. Board's statement.

Greg Brockman's Response: Brockman learns he’s been removed as chairman. Tweet from Greg Brockman.

November 18, 2023

Public Reactions: Microsoft reaffirms their partnership with OpenAI and commitment to Murati.

November 19, 2023

Discussion of Reinstatement: News spreads about discussions to revisit Altman's role at OpenAI.

November 20, 2023

Microsoft's Involvement: Microsoft hires Altman and Brockman to lead a new AI research unit. Tweet by Satya Nadella-

November 21, 2023

Board Deliberations: The board begins deliberations with key members.

November 22, 2023

Altman's Return: OpenAI announces Altman's return as CEO. OpenAI's tweet:-

Background and Speculations Leading to the Firing

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