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“All employees must focus on work”
“It is more important than ever that we stay true to our core values and focus on our work,” wrote Meera Muratti. Speculation began that Microsoft Corp, the world’s largest software and OpenAI company, could be involved in ousting Altman. “Microsoft had not planned Altman’s exit,” two people with knowledge of the matter said on condition of anonymity.
‘Microsoft had no hand in Altman’s firing’
An expert on the matter said that the giant software company only learned of Altman’s dismissal a few minutes ago. Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella tried to play down concerns that Altman’s departure could hurt his company’s future AI plans. Microsoft unveiled a new AI chip at the conclusion of a three-day conference on Friday, which OpenAI said it is testing, as well as a number of new programs and updates, many of them from startups. Dependent on technology.
‘Will continue to deliver the benefits of technology to the world’
Satya Nadella wrote in a blog post, “We have signed a long-term agreement with OpenAI with full access to everything we need to deliver our innovation agenda and exciting product roadmap. We look forward to our partnership and to Mira and the team.” “Together we will continue to deliver the benefits of this technology to the world.”
Mira Murthy did not mention Altman
Meanwhile, Meera Murthy said she spoke to Microsoft leadership on Friday. “I spoke with Kevin and Satya earlier today, who expressed their unwavering support,” he wrote in the memo, referring to Microsoft chief technology officers Kevin Scott and Satya Nadella. He wrote that OpenAI is at a critical point, where our tools are being widely adopted. Developers are actively working on our platforms, and policymakers are debating the best ways to regulate these systems. He welcomed it and said it was an opportunity to participate in the future, where AI would be created and used for good. However, Meera Murthy did not name Altman in the memo.
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