Sam Altman described OpenAI as a "house on fire" after his brief ousting and subsequent return as CEO, indicating he faced a "complete mess" left by the previous board. Altman was removed due to alleged lack of candor but was reinstated following employee protests. He criticized former board members for creating turmoil, leading to significant leadership exits. OpenAI is also exploring becoming a for-profit entity after recently closing a $6.6 billion funding round.
