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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Microsoft's Plausible Deniability
- Microsoft may have maintained a distance from OpenAI to have plausible deniability regarding safety and ethical concerns.
- Bringing Altman and Brockman in-house could create internal conflicts with Microsoft's ethics bureaucracy.
OpenAI's Unconventional Board
- OpenAI's board structure prioritized protecting the mission over shareholder value, unlike traditional boards.
- The board's lack of corporate experience may have contributed to the current situation.
High-Risk Investment
- OpenAI warned investors that their investment was high-risk and could be lost.
- Despite this, major firms like Sequoia and Microsoft invested, highlighting the FOMO surrounding AI.