OpenAI investors are pushing for Sam Altman’s return, and it could mean changes to the board that fired him

OpenAI investors want Sam Altman back. Like many, they were shocked when the company’s board abruptly fired the high-profile CEO on Friday. Now, Microsoft, Thrive Capital, Tiger Global Management, and other investors in the ChatGPT maker are working to reinstate Altman, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg and others. As part of that effort, they also aim to replace the board and are reviewing possible new directors, among them former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor. Jason Kwon, OpenAI’s chief strategy officer, expressed optimism in a memo obtained by The Information...