Hours after returning to the OpenAI board, CEO Sam Altman apologized for the way he handled the drama prior to and after his surprise ouster from the AI startup in November. What Happened: On Friday, while expressing his gratitude and optimism for the future, Altman said he wished he had handled things differently. “When I believed a former board member was harming OpenAI through some of their actions, I should have handled that situation with more grace and care. I apologize for this.” Although Altman hasn’t expressly mentioned the said board member, reports suggest it could be Helen Toner. T…