"Sam Altman's Move to Microsoft Shakes Up OpenAI's Leadership and Sparks Stock Gains"
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Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, has been hired by Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team after being ousted as CEO of OpenAI in a boardroom coup. Greg Brockman, another co-founder of OpenAI, is also joining Microsoft. Meanwhile, OpenAI will have its third CEO in three days, with Emmett Shear, former CEO of Twitch, taking over as interim CEO. Altman's firing and subsequent hiring caused turmoil within OpenAI, with employees calling for the resignation of the board. Altman's move to Microsoft solidifies the company's position as OpenAI's biggest stakeholder.
- Sam Altman joins Microsoft as OpenAI names its third CEO in 3 days CNN
- Microsoft hires OpenAI founder Sam Altman after being ousted KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco
- Altman hiring is a major win for Microsoft, should drive further gains for stock, analysts say CNBC
- Sam Altman Exposes the Charade of AI Accountability Bloomberg
- OpenAI's turbulent weekend Financial Times
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