Larry Summers jumps to center of AI stage with OpenAI board seat

OpenAI has announced the return of Sam Altman as its CEO, accompanied by a revamped board that includes economist Larry Summers. The move comes after Altman was fired by the company's previous directors last week. Summers, who has experience in both Wall Street and Washington, has expressed a strong belief that artificial intelligence will impact white-collar jobs. He will likely be responsible for recruiting a new board. Summers has previously compared OpenAI's ChatGPT to transformative technologies like the printing press and electricity.

Nov 22, 2023 - 15:30
Larry Summers jumps to center of AI stage with OpenAI board seat
OpenAI has announced the return of Sam Altman as its CEO, accompanied by a revamped board that includes economist Larry Summers. The move comes after Altman was fired by the company's previous directors last week. Summers, who has experience in both Wall Street and Washington, has expressed a strong belief that artificial intelligence will impact white-collar jobs. He will likely be responsible for recruiting a new board. Summers has previously compared OpenAI's ChatGPT to transformative technologies like the printing press and electricity.