Shakeup At OpenAI: Sam Altman Returns As CEO, Microsoft Secures Board Observer Role
Shakeup At OpenAI: Sam Altman Returns As CEO, Microsoft Secures Board Observer Role
Sam Altman has regained his CEO title at OpenAI, while Satya Nadella-led $Microsoft (MSFT.US)$ has secured a non-voting observer role on the OpenAI board.
山姆·奥特曼在 OpenAI 重新获得了首席执行官头衔，而萨蒂亚·纳德拉则领导 $微软 (MSFT.US)$ 已在 OpenAI 董事会中获得无表决权的观察员职位。
What Happened: On Wednesday, just hours after it was reported that OpenAI might not offer board seats to investors like Microsoft, Khosla Ventures, and Thrive Capital, the ChatGPT parent announced the news of Altman's reinstatement.
发生了什么：周三，在有报道称OpenAI可能不向微软、Khosla Ventures和Thrive Capital等投资者提供董事会席位仅几小时后，ChatGPT母公司就宣布了奥特曼复职的消息。
While Microsoft doesn't have any official voting power, its new role in OpenAI's board as a "non-voting observer" will grant the company enhanced visibility into the workings of this AI startup.
尽管微软没有任何官方投票权，但它在OpenAI董事会中担任 “无投票权观察员” 的新角色将使该公司更好地了解这家人工智能初创公司的运作情况。
In the document shared by OpenAI, Altman expressed excitement for his comeback while applauding employees' perseverance and positivity in times of uncertainty.
在OpenAI分享的文件中，奥特曼对自己的复出表示兴奋，同时对员工在不确定时期的毅力和积极态度表示赞赏。
I am returning to OpenAI as CEO. Mira will return to her role as CTO. The new initial board will consist of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo," Altman announced.
我将以首席执行官的身份重返OpenAI。米拉将重返首席技术官的角色。新的初始董事会将由布雷特·泰勒（主席）、拉里·萨默斯和亚当·德安杰洛组成，” 奥特曼宣布。
He added, "I have never been more excited about the future."
他补充说：“我对未来从未像现在这样兴奋过。”
The newly reinstated CEO also voiced optimism for a sustained working relationship with Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI's co-founder and chief scientist, despite his exit from the board.
这位新上任的首席执行官也对与OpenAI联合创始人兼首席科学家伊利亚·萨茨克弗的持续工作关系表示乐观，尽管他已退出董事会。
I love and respect Ilya, I think he's a guiding light of the field and a gem of a human being. I harbor zero ill will towards him. While Ilya will no longer serve on the board, we hope to continue our working relationship and are discussing how he can continue his work at OpenAI," he said.
我爱并尊重 Ilya，我认为他是该领域的指路明灯，也是人类的瑰宝。我对他的恶意为零。尽管伊利亚将不再在董事会任职，但我们希望继续我们的工作关系，并正在讨论他如何继续在OpenAI工作，” 他说。
Why It Matters: This whole drama started on Nov. 17, when Altman unexpectedly departed from the position of OpenAI CEO. At the time, it was reported that the board was concerned about Altman's transparency in communications with them.
为什么重要：整部戏始于11月17日，当时奥特曼出人意料地离开了OpenAI首席执行官的职位。当时，据报道，董事会对奥特曼与他们沟通的透明度感到担忧。
After that, OpenAI president Greg Brockman revealed that he was removed from his position.
之后，OpenAI 总裁格雷格·布罗克曼透露他已被免职。
Things became more heated when OpenAI employees announced an open rebellion, demanding the reinstatement of Altman and Brockman and the removal of the board.
当 OpenAI 员工宣布公开叛乱，要求复职奥特曼和布罗克曼并罢免董事会时，事情变得更加激烈。
Now, it has all resulted in favor of the employees.
现在，这一切都有利于员工。
Meanwhile, given that Microsoft also has a board seat, it signifies a notable milestone in the company's investment journey into OpenAI, where it holds a 49% stake.
同时，鉴于微软也有董事会席位，这标志着该公司在OpenAI投资旅程中的一个重要里程碑，该公司持有OpenAI49％的股份。
Earlier, Microsoft had no access to the board's activities, leading to shock when Altman was suddenly dismissed.
此前，微软无法访问董事会的活动，当奥特曼突然被解雇时，这让人感到震惊。