In a surprising twist, the ousted leader of OpenAI, Sam Altman, is set to make a comeback as CEO, following an agreement in principle. The San Francisco-based company announced a new initial board featuring Bret Taylor, Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo.

The previous board, which included D'Angelo, had remained silent on the reasons for Altman's abrupt firing, sparking internal turmoil and external pressure from investors.

Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI, swiftly hired Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman after their removal. Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott assured OpenAI employees of roles at Microsoft's new AI Research Lab, aligning with Altman's vision. CEO Satya Nadella expressed openness to Altman's return, contingent on resolving governance and board issues at OpenAI.

Originally founded as a nonprofit by Altman, OpenAI later transitioned into a for-profit venture still overseen by its nonprofit board. With the departures of Altman and Brockman, the board was left with only four members.

Brockman, seemingly unfazed by recent events, promoted a new ChatGPT Voice feature on social media, injecting a touch of humor amid the company's internal strife.