OpenAI experiences a significant leadership disruption when CEO Sam Altman is abruptly dismissed from his position. This decision, made by OpenAI's board, is met with widespread surprise and controversy within the AI community. The reasons behind the dismissal were not publicly disclosed, leading to speculation and debate about the direction and governance of the organization. However, the situation took an unexpected turn when, after considerable internal discussions and reactions from the AI industry, Altman was reinstated as CEO several days later among a board leadership shake-up.