Prime Highlights: 

• Microsoft jumped the gun by testing GPT-4 in India—and that move played a big part in Sam Altman’s short time away from being OpenAI CEO. 
• The board got worried because Altman didn’t share much about that test. 

Key Facts: 

• In November 2023, OpenAI’s board fired CEO Sam Altman. Why? Issues with being clear and in control. 

• Microsoft, who put a lot of money into OpenAI, tested GPT-4 in India without a green light. That didn’t look good at all. 

• But then, with a lot of backing from workers and money folks, Altman got his CEO job back pretty quick. 

Key Background: 

Come November 2023, OpenAI’s board shocked everyone—Sam Altman had to go. It’s because Microsoft tested the GPT-4 model in India without asking. And… they didn’t even check in with the safety board. That’s a must-do! Altman kept quiet about it during a long, six-hour talk with the board—made them even more worried. 

There was a bigger picture, too. The board started doubting the partnership with Microsoft, a company that had put billions into OpenAI. Were all the safety steps followed? Was Altman upfront about what was going on? 

Another thing that bothered them was the Startup Fund since 2021. Turns out, the profits weren’t shared with the people who put up the money. That just didn’t sit right. 

However, kicking Altman out caused a big stir inside OpenAI. Loads of employees stood by him, and even Microsoft’s head guy, Satya Nadella, showed his support. Just like that, Altman was back in charge, and some board members even left. 

This whole thing really shows how messy it can get in the AI world—balancing new ideas, big partnerships, and keeping things straight. It’s a tightrope, really. OpenAI’s got to lead in AI but also keep its tech under watch and stay open about it.