In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft has quickly appointed Sam Altman to head a new advanced AI research team. The news follows Altman’s unexpected termination from OpenAI, the firm he co-founded and served as CEO of, which caused controversy and sparked rumors in the tech world.
Altman, who is well-known for his work on the AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT, was abruptly removed from the OpenAI board a few days ago. Though sources indicate that his commitment to OpenAI’s goal of guaranteeing safe and helpful AI raised red flags, the precise reasons for his termination are yet unknown.
In a post on X on Monday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed his excitement about Altman, Brockman, and their colleagues joining the company to head this ground-breaking AI research division. Nadella underscored Microsoft’s dedication to providing the team with essential tools to ensure triumph.
As the details surrounding Altman’s departure from OpenAI continue to unfold and his new venture with Microsoft takes shape, the tech world is poised for a transformative journey in AI research.