Microsoft’s New AI Research Team
On November 20, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced the official hiring of former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman. Together, they will lead a new advanced AI research team, with Nadella expressing excitement and commitment to support their success in their new roles.
Nadella’s Confidence in OpenAI
Nadella reassured the public of Microsoft’s continuing partnership with OpenAI and its confidence in the product roadmap. He expressed dedication to innovation, supporting customers, and collaborating with OpenAI’s new leadership team and getting to know Emmett Shear.
Altman’s Response and Elon Musk’s Remarks
Sam Altman responded to Nadella’s announcement, expressing that “The mission continues” despite negotiations to return as OpenAI CEO falling through. In addition, Elon Musk replied to Nadella’s post, mockingly commenting on the use of Microsoft Teams for video conferencing and meetings.
Hot Take
It remains to be seen how the hiring of Sam Altman and Greg Brockman will impact Microsoft’s advancements in the AI field, and how Elon Musk’s involvement and expansion of X features may potentially intersect with Microsoft’s own products in the future.
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