According to Bloomberg, Sam Altman, the ousted co-founder and former CEO of OpenAI, is in talks to potentially return to the company. The negotiations involve board member Adam D'Angelo and key investors, many of whom support Altman's return. One proposal is for Altman to rejoin as a transitional board member, serving alongside potential board member Bret Taylor (former co-CEO of Salesforce). This development marks a significant shift, as the board had previously avoided contact with Altman after his dismissal. Shareholders, including Thrive Capital, Khosla Ventures, Tiger Global Management, and reportedly Sequoia Capital, are pushing for Altman's return. Internal tensions within the company have escalated, with a memo from Vice President of Global Affairs Anna Makanju revealing intense discussions to unify the company. Employees have threatened to resign if Altman's position is not reinstated, adding pressure to the company. Efforts are currently underway to resolve the leadership dispute before Thanksgiving, in order to alleviate employee uncertainty. The board's decision to dismiss Altman, citing a lack of transparency, has faced severe criticism, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other important investors expressing confusion over the lack of explanation. Prior to Altman's departure, the board consisted of Altman, President Greg Brockman, Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever, Quora CEO D'Angelo, entrepreneur Tasha McCauley, and Helen Toner from Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology. Brockman left the company after Altman's dismissal. The future composition of OpenAI's board and its development direction remains uncertain. The outcome of these negotiations could have a significant impact on OpenAI's trajectory and internal harmony.