OpenAI is reportedly set to name Emmett Shear as its interim chief executive just 48 hours after the chaotic firing of boss and co-founder, Sam Altman.
The board dismissed Mr Altman on Friday, saying it had lost confidence in him, and named OpenAI's chief technology officer, Mira Murati, as its interim chief executive.
But now Mr Shear appears set to be the latest boss of the company.
Mr Altman helped launch the firm which created the popular ChatGPT bot.
There was speculation he could return, reportedly following a backlash from staff and investors.