OpenAI reinstated Sam Altman as CEO following his sudden dismissal, supported by major investor Microsoft. The move addresses staff and investor concerns, reflecting the complex dynamics in AI development.
Altman’s return highlights the importance of governance in the evolving landscape of technologies like ChatGPT.
OpenAI faces a crisis as staff considers joining Microsoft after CEO Sam Altman’s removal. Altman, now with Microsoft, plans to lead a new AI research team. OpenAI staff intends to follow, emphasizing board resignation. Microsoft reaffirms commitment to collaboration amid industry challenges.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hires former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and his team to lead a new advanced AI research team. Altman’s dismissal raised concerns, leading to other departures. OpenAI appoints Emmett Shear as interim CEO, denying safety concerns. Microsoft remains committed to its partnership with OpenAI.
Alphabet’s quarterly profit was US$19.7 billion, driven by ads, YouTube, and cloud services. Google Cloud missed revenue expectations, causing a 5% share price drop.
Microsoft reported a net income of US$22.3 billion, with Azure cloud growing by 29%, exceeding expectations and leading to a 3% share price increase.
Music publishers sue AI company Anthropic for using copyrighted lyrics in AI responses, seeking damages of up to tens of millions of dollars.
In the realm of AI, Chinese tech giant Baidu unveils ERNIE, a potent chatbot challenging OpenAI’s ChatGPT with formidable comprehension and creativity capabilities.
Microsoft faces a US$29 billion tax demand from the IRS for unpaid taxes from 2004 to 2013, raising concerns about multinational tax practices and their impact on revenue allocation.
Mark Zuckerberg unveils AI integration in smart glasses, digital assistants at Meta’s Connect conference, aiming to revolutionize user experience.
OpenAI’s value skyrockets to US$80-90 billion in investor talks, nearly tripling from the previous year. The company, known for ChatGPT, attracts substantial investment and expands with voice and image capabilities.
Thailand’s new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, meets tech leaders like Elon Musk, Google, Microsoft executives, and BlackRock CEO to boost the economy, focusing on sustainable development and clean energy investments.