Microsoft Bolsters AI Leadership: Hires Ex-OpenAI Heads Altman and Brockman for New Research Division2 min read
Microsoft has recently appointed former OpenAI leaders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman to lead a newly formed advanced AI research team. This announcement by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella follows a series of intense discussions and the controversial decision by OpenAI’s board to dismiss Altman.
The departure of Altman from OpenAI, which he helped found, sparked significant unrest within the organization. Many members, including co-founder Brockman, left in protest. At Microsoft, Altman will take on the role of chief executive for the new AI group. Nadella emphasized Microsoft’s experience in nurturing independent cultures within its acquisitions, citing examples like GitHub, Mojang Studios, and LinkedIn.
Joining Altman and Brockman at Microsoft reportedly will be other former OpenAI talents, including Szymon Sidor, Jakub Pachocki, and Aleksander Madry, with more expected to follow. Nadella expressed a commitment to providing the necessary resources for their success, underscoring Microsoft’s significant investment in OpenAI, which has bolstered its AI capabilities and positioned it as a leader in the field.
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The move to hire Altman and Brockman is seen as a strategic advantage for Microsoft, ensuring their expertise remains within the company and bolstering investor confidence. This development came after a turbulent weekend for OpenAI, which included a failed attempt to reinstate Altman and the interim appointment of former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear as OpenAI’s chief.
Despite these changes, Microsoft remains committed to its partnership with OpenAI. Nadella looks forward to collaborating with Shear and the new leadership team at OpenAI.
The OpenAI board’s decision to remove Altman, citing a lack of candor, has been met with frustration and confusion from many OpenAI employees. In response, Shear acknowledged the mishandling of the situation and announced plans for an independent investigation and organizational restructuring to rebuild trust and stability within OpenAI.
Overall, this significant shift in leadership and talent from OpenAI to Microsoft marks a pivotal moment in the AI industry, with potential long-term implications for both organizations.
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