Big Technology Podcast
Sam Altman To Microsoft, OpenAI In Flux — With Dan Primack
Nov 20, 2023
Dan Primack, business editor at Axios, lends his expertise on the dramatic shifts in the tech industry following Sam Altman's move to Microsoft. He discusses how this transition reshapes power dynamics at OpenAI and raises concerns about governance and ethics in AI. The conversation dives into the competitive landscape, spotlighting new disruptors like Inflection and Anthropic. Primack also explores the risks of AI dependency and the future of tech leadership amidst ongoing turmoil.
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Quick takeaways
- Microsoft's hiring of Sam Altman and other OpenAI employees could indicate a shift towards developing AI capabilities in-house and reducing reliance on OpenAI.
- The current turbulence within OpenAI and the uncertainty surrounding its direction could lead to a more competitive AI industry, and highlight the importance of ethical considerations in governing AI.
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Sam Altman moves to Microsoft to build an advanced AI research team
Sam Altman, along with former OpenAI president Greg Brockman and several former OpenAI employees, is joining Microsoft to establish a new AI research team.
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