Microsoft made headlines by announcing their hire of Sam Altman, former co-founder of OpenAI, shortly after his abrupt exit from the AI company. Altman, a prominent figure in the artificial intelligence world, was pushed out after a review by the OpenAI board found he lacked consistency in communicating with them, leading to a loss of confidence in his leadership abilities.
The corporate shake-up at OpenAI left Altman reeling but still determined to continue his mission in the AI field. Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, expressed excitement about Altman and other OpenAI managers taking the helm of a new advanced AI research team within the tech giant. The situation also saw former Twitch leader Emmett Shear stepping in as OpenAI's interim CEO, clarifying that Altman's removal was not linked to disagreements on AI safety but rather to communication issues with the board.