Altman Decision Looms as Sequoia, Tiger Negotiate Behind Scenes

OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman could make a decision as soon as Saturday evening on whether to return to the startup he co-founded, after some major investors urged the board that fired him to reverse the decision, according to people familiar with the discussions. In order to return, the members of the board would have to be replaced. Alternatively, Altman would continue with plans to launch a new venture.

Tiger Global is part of an investor group that is pushing …

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