Some OpenAI shareholders are reportedly questioning CEO Sam Altman's suitability to lead the company through its potential public offering, with concerns stemming from his involvement in various side projects and investments. These doubts reportedly resurfaced following his initial ouster. Altman has sought board approval for OpenAI to fund ventures like Helion Energy, a nuclear fusion startup in which he holds a significant stake, and had previously considered financial backing for rocket maker Stoke Space, where he is also an investor. Despite OpenAI's internal shift to focus on core products, Altman's continued dabbling in areas like human verification via World has raised eyebrows. Adding to the unease, Altman himself has expressed a lack of enthusiasm for heading a publicly traded company. OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor, a prominent tech executive with experience at Salesforce, Facebook, and Twitter, is reportedly emerging as a favored candidate to replace Altman.