Sam Altman’s rapid return to OpenAI strengthens Microsoft’s position in AI race: Parmy Olson

In a whirlwind reminiscent of heroes' tales, Sam Altman's swift return to OpenAI brings a strategic boon for Microsoft. Altman's shock termination led to a streamlined startup, reshaping OpenAI's board in a way that aligns more closely with typical tech company structures. With seasoned figures like Bret Taylor and Larry Summers joining, OpenAI's pivot promises investor-friendly governance. Microsoft's gamble on OpenAI pays off as the new board likely curtails OpenAI's nonprofit influence, fortifying Microsoft's stance in the AI arms race and mitigating potential risks.

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Sam Altman's Comeback Is a Strategic Triumph for Microsoft: Parmy Olson

By Parmy Olson

Of all the stories of a hero's exile and return from the wilderness, none has caused more whiplash than Sam Altman's. It took Steve Jobs a decade to return to Apple Inc. after being knifed by his board; Jack Dorsey took seven years to come back to Twitter, and an entire adolescence and early adulthood passed for Simba to be crowned the Lion King. Altman's round trip as chief executive officer at OpenAI took fewer than five days.

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