Sam Altman joins Microsoft following ouster from OpenAI; Greg Brockman to lead new advanced AI research team

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that Sam Altman, who was recently removed from his position as the chief executive officer of OpenAI, has joined Microsoft. Altman, along with Greg Brockman, will lead a new advanced AI research team at Microsoft.

Nadella expressed confidence in Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, emphasizing their commitment to innovation and continued support for customers and partners. The move comes after OpenAI appointed Emmett Shear as the new CEO earlier in the day, following Altman's dismissal.

 Following his recent removal as the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman has joined Microsoft, according to an announcement by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Altman, along with Greg Brockman, will spearhead a new advanced AI research team at Microsoft. Nadella reaffirmed Microsoft's commitment to its partnership with OpenAI, expressing confidence in their product roadmap and innovation. The announcement follows OpenAI's decision to appoint Emmett Shear as its new CEO earlier in the day, defying calls from investors to reinstate Altman, who was ousted on Saturday due to a loss of confidence in his leadership.

We remain committed to our partnership with OpenAI and have confidence in our product roadmap, our ability to continue to innovate with everything we announced at Microsoft Ignite, and in continuing to support our customers and partners. We look forward to getting to know Emmett…

— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) November 20, 2023