In November 2023, OpenAI's board made the controversial decision to remove Sam Altman as CEO, citing a breakdown in trust. Newly disclosed text messages between Altman and Mira Murati, OpenAI's Chief Technology Officer, reveal a state of panic within the company during the 48 hours following his ouster. Murati conveyed to Altman that the board was unconcerned about the possibility of mass resignations, stating, 'They don’t care if everyone quits.' Despite Altman's attempts to engage with the board and explore options for his return, including suggesting a Microsoft acquisition of OpenAI, the board remained resolute in its decision. Ultimately, the situation escalated when hundreds of OpenAI employees threatened to resign and join Microsoft, prompting a swift reversal of the board's stance. Altman was reinstated as CEO within a week. The texts resurfaced during Murati's testimony in a lawsuit where she accused Altman of causing chaos within the organization.