Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is all set to join Microsoft, announces Satya Nadella
20 Nov 2023
After just days of being fired from his post as the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman is all set to join Microsoft, as announced by Satya Nadella himself.
Greg Brockman will also be joining Altman to lead a new advanced AI research team at Microsoft.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated on X that they remained committed to their partnership with OpenAI. He expressed confidence in Microsoft's product roadmap, their ability to innovate based on everything announced at Microsoft Ignite, and their commitment to supporting customers and partners.
He also mentioned the anticipation of getting to know Emmett Shear and OpenAI's new leadership team. Microsoft was looking forward to collaborating with them. Furthermore, Satya Nadella conveyed excitement about the news that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, along with their colleagues, would be joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team. The company was eager to swiftly provide them with the necessary resources for their success.
Microsoft is one of the primary sponsors of OpenAI and has integrated the company's technology into its products, including Bing. On Monday, November 20, 2023, OpenAI appointed Emmett Shear, the former chief of Twitch, as its new CEO, disregarding investor demands to reinstate Altman.
