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On November 17, 2023, OpenAI's board of directors ousted co-founder and chief executive Sam Altman after the board had no confidence in his leadership. The removal was caused by concerns about his handling of artificial intelligence safety,[1][2] and allegations of abusive behavior.[3] Altman was reinstated on November 22 after pressure from employees and investors.[4]