Brockman Returns to OpenAI as Company Tries to Regroup After Series of Departures

In a stunning turn of events, Greg Brockman, co-founder of artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, has returned to the company three months after taking an extended leave from his role as president, the company's spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday.

Brockman had been working closely with CEO Sam Altman to create a new position for himself that would tackle significant technical challenges. These efforts were first reported by Bloomberg News.

In a post on the X platform, Brockman announced, "longest vacation of my life complete. back to building @OpenAI." This statement reinforces his return to OpenAI, following the departure of several key personnel, including former Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati, co-founder John Schulman, and co-founder Ilya Sutskever.

Sutskever and Murati have since founded their own AI startups, amidst rumors of internal power struggles at OpenAI. The company's leadership has been in a state of flux in recent months, with CEO Sam Altman briefly stepping down following an ouster by the board, who cited unclear reasons for the move.

Altman then returned to his role as CEO in November 2023, seeking to restore stability and build momentum at OpenAI. With Brockman's return, the company seems to be recharging its efforts to tackle technical challenges ahead.