OpenAI has announced the reinstatement of Sam Altman as CEO and the appointment of new board members in response to the backlash following his unexpected removal. Altman’s exit triggered criticism from OpenAI employees, leading to a collective note threatening mass resignations unless the board stepped down. The reasons for Altman’s departure were not specified but were said to not be related to misconduct or financial issues. Reports suggested that Altman and other former staff members were set to join Microsoft, a key investor in OpenAI. Major investors, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, advocated for Altman’s reinstatement and the replacement of the current board. OpenAI has reached an agreement in principle for Altman to return as CEO with a new initial board. Altman’s return has had a positive impact on the value of Worldcoin (WLD), which experienced a significant increase of around 16% in the last 24 hours.