- Advertisement -Microsoft hires former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as head of new advanced artificial intelligence teamEmmett Shear, co-founder of Twitch, appointed as OpenAI’s third CEO in three daysMicrosoft appoints Altman and OpenAI’s former president, Greg Brockman, to lead a new advanced AI team at the companyAltman was fired and attempts to reinstate him as CEO failed, leading to Shear being appointed as interim CEOMicrosoft remains committed to OpenAI, with important staffers joining Altman and Brockman in moving to the companyMicrosoft hires former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman | OpenAIMicrosoft has hired Sam Altman as head of a new advanced artificial intelligence team after attempts to reinstall him as chief executive of OpenAI failed. The appointment was confirmed in a statement by Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, on Monday. Implications of Altman’s AppointmentNadella said Microsoft remained “committed” to OpenAI although the reference to OpenAI colleagues joining Altman and Brockman indicates that important staffers are joining the top team in moving across to the company’s biggest backer. - Advertisement -Altman’s Failed ReturnAltman was fired on Friday after being accused of not being “consistently candid in communications” with the board in a move that sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley. OpenAI’s investors, led by Microsoft, then led an attempt to reinstate Altman and talks over an about-turn took place at the weekend – with Altman tweeting a picture of himself wearing a guest pass outside OpenAI’s offices.

Source: Indian Express November 20, 2023 22:53 UTC