Sam Altman and fellow co-founder Greg Brockman will join the tech giant
Sam Altman is set to join Microsoft to lead a new AI research team following his abrupt departure from OpenAI, CEO Satya Nadella has announced.
In a statement online, Nadella revealed Altman and OpenAI’s former president, Greg Brockman, will join the firm to lead what he described as an “advanced AI research team”.
Microsoft is yet to provide additional details on the move.
“We’re extremely excited to share the news that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, together with colleagues, will be joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team,” he said.
“We look forward to moving quickly to provide them with the resources needed for their success.”
The announcement from Nadella follows several days of disruption at OpenAI which saw Altman ousted as chief executive in a boardroom coup.
In a statement on Friday 17 November, OpenAI announced the decision to oust Altman amidst claims that the exec “was not consistently candid with his communications with the board”.
