OpenAI chair says board has discussed equity compensation for CEO Sam Altman

OpenAI Chair Bret Taylor said on Thursday the company’s board has discussed whether to compensate CEO Sam Altman with equity but no decision has been made.

In a statement, Taylor said no specific figures have been discussed for any equity compensation for Altman.

Reuters reported on Wednesday that OpenAI was working on a plan to restructure its core business into a for-profit benefit corporation and that Altman would receive equity for the first time in the for-profit company.