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Former OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, Finds New Home at Microsoft Following Departure, Paving the Way for Innovative AI Research
Microsoft is thrilled to announce that Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI and prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence, will be joining the tech giant to spearhead a groundbreaking AI research initiative. Microsoft CEO and Chairman Satya Nadella expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “We look forward to moving quickly to provide them with the resources needed for their success.”
Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, alongside Greg Brockman and other former OpenAI talents, will lead the charge in establishing a cutting-edge AI research team at Microsoft.
This strategic move follows Altman’s unexpected departure from OpenAI, where he played a pivotal role in the development of revolutionary AI models, including ChatGPT and GPT-4.
Nadella affirmed Microsoft’s commitment to the partnership with OpenAI, citing a continued investment of $13 billion in the AI startup. The tech community was caught by surprise when Altman was dismissed from his role at OpenAI, prompting significant developments, including the resignation of Brockman and several senior researchers.
“This is a huge coup for Microsoft,” RBC Capital Markets analyst Rishi Jaluria says on the hiring of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. “This is probably the most eventful weekend I’ve ever seen in my decade-plus covering software. … Microsoft is now a destination employer.” pic.twitter.com/PoGFdBzO6c
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Altman, known for his impactful contributions to the discourse on AI benefits and risks, expressed his sentiments on the matter, describing his firing as a “weird experience” and drawing attention to the lack of equity protection in his position at OpenAI. Despite these challenges, Altman remains a highly influential figure in the tech sector, as evidenced by his recent inclusion in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in AI for 2023.
This collaboration between Microsoft and Altman’s team is poised to drive innovation in artificial intelligence, with a focus on advancing research and development in this rapidly evolving field. Microsoft eagerly anticipates the positive impact this partnership will have on the future of AI technology.
