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A contingent of over five hundred OpenAI staff members has rallied behind an open letter to the company's executives, demanding a reshuffle of the board of directors or facing a mass resignation. This ultimatum is in direct response to the controversial dismissal of Sam Altman from the CEO role. 
Ross Rheingans-Yoo, an ex-employee of the now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX's charitable arm, is pursuing legal action to claim the remaining $275,000 of a bonus he asserts was promised by Sam Bankman-Fried upon his recruitment. He has reportedly only received $375,000 for his tenure, which lasted less than a full year. 
Sam Altman Returns: Who’s on the New OpenAI Board?
On November 22, OpenAI's 738 employees received an anticipated announcement on the company's official account. In a previous open letter, they called for the return of ex-CEO Sam Altman and the disbandment of the current board of directors. And their voices were heard. 
With Sam Altman at Microsoft, Who Leads OpenAI Now?
On November 20th, Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, announced that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, having parted ways with OpenAI, are set to join his company to head up a newly minted forefront AI research division. Does OpenAI now look back at their decision with a tinge of regret? We aim to unpack the remaining key figures within their ranks. 
CTO Mira Murati will assume the role of interim CEO. The board’s decision followed a “deliberative review process,” which revealed concerns that Altman “was not consistently candid in his communications with the board, hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities.” 
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Former Friends Share Startling Testimonies
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, is currently on trial in New York. He is charged with seven criminal counts, including wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering. If convicted, Sam could face a life sentence.