Sam Altman hints at a possible return to OpenAI.

Major shareholders such as Microsoft, Tiger Global, and venture capital firm Thrive Capital are among OpenAI's top funders, putting pressure on bringing Sam Altman back.

According to the report, Microsoft owns 49% of the company, while other investors and employees control another 49%, and the remaining 2% is owned by the non-profit parent company OpenAI.

Sam Altman is a highly influential figure in the field of AI.

Additionally, Sequoia Capital has contacted Altman and chairman Greg Brockman to find out the former OpenAI leaders' intentions, whether they want to return to the company or start a new startup.

Meanwhile, a source told Reuters on November 18 that some employees were considering quitting if Sam Altman did not return to his leadership role at the company.

Last weekend, OpenAI unexpectedly announced the dismissal of Sam Altman and his temporary replacement with Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati. OpenAI, after launching ChatGPT, is currently the most attractive startup on the planet and the leading company in the wave of investment in the emerging AI market. Last month, the company was reportedly in negotiations to sell employee stock for a valuation of $86 billion.

The news of the dismissal of the "father" of ChatGPT has taken the global tech world by surprise. Analysts say that this change in OpenAI's senior leadership could negatively impact the company's plan to sell employee stock, which is valued at $86 billion.

Meanwhile, Reuters reported that after being fired, Altman had talks with OpenAI executives about improving the company's governance structure, as well as discussing with several experts and close associates the possibility of starting a new AI company.

Previously, Information reported that Sam Altman was working with former Apple design director Jony Ive on building an AI hardware device. It was also reported that Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son was involved in the discussions.

Sam Altman unexpectedly resigns as CEO of OpenAI.

On November 17th, the board of directors of OpenAI – the startup behind ChatGPT – announced that Sam Altman would step down as CEO and be replaced by Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati.

The tech world is shocked by Sam Altman's firing.

Former CEO Sam Altman has left OpenAI – the startup behind ChatGPT. This news came as a shock to those working in artificial intelligence in particular and technology in general.