Sam Altman Returns As OpenAI CEO

Five days of chaos at the world's most valuable startup appears to have ended. OpenAI announced on social media platform X early Wednesday morning that Sam Altman will return as CEO, along with an overhaul of the company's board. 

"We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam Altman to return to OpenAI as CEO," OpenAI posted on X around 0100 ET. Also, a shakeup of the board was announced: "A new initial board of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo."