On with Kara Swisher Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the OpenAI Debacle
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Nov 21, 2023 
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, talks about the significant partnership between his company and OpenAI in the wake of leadership changes at the AI organization. He shares insights on Microsoft’s strategic plans for innovation and talent retention amidst the recent turmoil. The conversation also highlights how mixed and virtual reality technologies are transforming workplace practices and the importance of balancing AI’s potential with responsible development.
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Nadella's Reaction to OpenAI Crisis
- Satya Nadella learned of the OpenAI board's CEO transition through a phone call.
- His initial reaction was to reaffirm Microsoft's commitment to OpenAI and its innovation agenda.
Partnership Value
- Nadella emphasizes the importance of strong partnerships in creating enterprise value.
- He believes Microsoft's deep partnership with OpenAI is crucial for their shared mission.
Microsoft's Self-Sufficiency
- Microsoft's investment in OpenAI is not just monetary but includes compute resources and deep engineering collaboration.
- This makes Microsoft self-sufficient even if OpenAI were to disappear.