‘Damage control’: Tech industry reacts to a chaotic weekend for OpenAI and Microsoft
The past few days have been chaotic for the AI industry, with technology experts weighing what a shakeup at OpenAI could mean for the nascent sector and some of its key players. | Date: | |
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'Damage control': Tech industry reacts to a chaotic weekend for OpenAI and Microsoft
After OpenAI ousted its former CEO Sam Altman, Microsoft hired him to lead a new AI research team. Tech experts weigh in on what this means for both companies.Nov. 20, 2023 - cnbc.com - US Top News and Analysis -
FirstFT: Microsoft hires Sam Altman after chaotic weekend at OpenAI
Also in today’s newsletter, radical libertarian wins in Argentina and Israeli hostage release nearsNov. 20, 2023 - ft.com - World - Microsoft -
Inside OpenAI’s chaotic weekend: The Sam Altman dismissal to Emmett Shear’s appointment
A shocking weekend at OpenAI: CEO Sam Altman fired, president Greg Brockman resigns, Emmett Shear appointed new CEO, and spurned Altman hired by Microsoft.Nov. 20, 2023 - venturebeat.com - VentureBeat -
Microsoft chief says ‘no OpenAI’ without tech giant’s involvement
Satya Nadella reveals Microsoft, OpenAI’s biggest investor, was not consulted about Sam Altman’s dismissal as fallout continues. The boss of Microsoft has said there is “no OpenAI” without his company’s involvement, as he revealed the American ...Nov. 21, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - Microsoft -
Europe and Asia React to U.S. Push for Tech and Clean Energy
Other governments, particularly in Europe, are trying to counter the Biden administration’s industrial policies with their own incentives.Dec. 7, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Business - Europe -
Rebecca Ferguson takes control after music industry abuse claims
Rebecca Ferguson releases her new album independently after saying she was exploited and bullied.Dec. 5, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home -
Elon Musk does damage control with trip to Israel
Elon Musk is seeking to do damage control amid an advertising pullout over antisemitic remarks he made on X, the troubled social media platform once known as Twitter that the billionaire took over last year. Musk on Monday took a tour of an ...Nov. 27, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill - Elon Musk -
Elon Musk does damage control with trip to Israel
Nov. 27, 2023 - yahoo.com - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines - Elon Musk -
Price controls on credit card interest rates will compound Bidenomics's damage
Expect more defaults, bankruptcies, ruined credit histories, and reliance on disreputable black-market lenders — that is, loan sharks — as government moves to dry up the supply of credit.Nov. 13, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill - Joe Biden -
Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI's CEO after weekend firing
Sam Altman is coming back to OpenAI after a bizarre few days that saw Altman's firing, a staff revolt and changes to the company's board. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports on Altman's weeklong saga, and Aaron ...Nov. 22, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com -
The Winners and Losers of OpenAI’s Wild Weekend
It is hard to see the past few days as anything but a big loss for the A.I. company.Nov. 22, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Technology -
OpenAI’s turbulent weekend
Sam Altman’s sacking raises further concerns about the governance of artificial intelligenceNov. 20, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage -
‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: how OpenAI’s dramatic weekend unfolded
Internal debate about ChatGPT maker’s mission exploded into view during wild few days of corporate dramaNov. 20, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage -
Talks to Bring Sam Altman Back to OpenAI Stretch Through Weekend
Disagreements over the board’s makeup appear to have muddled negotiations. Mr. Altman was forced out as chief executive by the company’s board on Friday.Nov. 20, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Technology -
'Please regulate AI:' Artists push for U.S. copyright reforms but tech industry says not so fast
Country singers, romance novelists, video game artists and voice actors are appealing to the U.S. government for immediate relief from the threat that artificial intelligence poses to their livelihoodsNov. 18, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Technology -
Germany approves financial reforms to help its tech industry compete with Silicon Valley
Germany on Friday approved a litany of changes to its rules for stock-based compensation at tech startups, listing of companies and taxation.Nov. 17, 2023 - cnbc.com - US Top News and Analysis -
Is Microsoft in control of OpenAI? U.K. regulator seeks to find out.
Britain's competition regulator said it's looking at whether Microsoft controls OpenAI, and its implications on1 hr ago - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Microsoft -
How Elon Musk and Larry Page’s AI Debate Led to OpenAI and an Industry Boom
The people who were most afraid of the risks of artificial intelligence decided they should be the ones to build it. Then distrust fueled a spiraling competition.Dec. 3, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Technology - Elon Musk -
Fake AI-generated woman on tech conference agenda leads Microsoft and Amazon execs to drop out
Tech executives at Microsoft and Amazon have dropped out of an upcoming software conference after at least one of the women on the agenda turned out to be fakeNov. 28, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Technology - Microsoft -
Microsoft's investment in OpenAI faces initial review from UK competition regulator
The U.K.'s competition watchdog has opened an initial review into Microsoft's mammoth investment into ChatGPT creator OpenAI.9 min ago - cnbc.com - US Top News and Analysis - United Kingdom -
Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Draws Scrutiny From U.K. Regulator
The watchdog said it is seeking feedback on whether the relationship—and recent developments in the governance of OpenAI—should be considered a de facto merger.22 min ago - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News - Microsoft -
Microsoft's links with OpenAI to be examined by competition watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority will consider if links between the two could be considered a merger.29 min ago - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - Microsoft -
UK watchdog examining Microsoft’s ties to OpenAI
CMA invites comment on multibillion-dollar partnership that has become a template for AI alliances2 hr ago - ft.com - UK homepage - United Kingdom -
Microsoft exec hints at new LLMs beyond OpenAI’s
In a wide ranging interview about enterprise readiness for generative AI, Eric Boyd asserts that Microsoft plans to stay competitive on the choice front. He said the company's generative AI applications and the LLMs that power them, are safe to ...15 hr ago - venturebeat.com - VentureBeat - Microsoft -
OpenAI chaos not about AI safety, says Microsoft boss
Microsoft's president says the sacking of OpenAI boss Sam Altman was not because of AI safety worries.Nov. 30, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - Microsoft