Microsoft Eyes Seat on OpenAI’s Revamped Board

Microsoft, OpenAI’s biggest backer, is considering taking a role on the board if ousted CEO Sam Altman’s returns to the ChatGPT developer, according to two people familiar with the talks. Microsoft could either take a seat on OpenAI’s board of directors, or as a board observer without voting power, one of the people said. The discussions are part of an effort by OpenAI’s big backers and senior leadership to reinstate Altman. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been personally assisting OpenAI’s interim CEO Mira Murati in the discussions over Altman’s return, the people said. If Altman is unable to return to OpenAI, Microsoft would consider investing in Altman’s new venture, one of the people said.

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Microsoft Eyes Seat on OpenAI’s Revamped Board

By Aaron Holmes and Kate Clark

Microsoft, OpenAI’s biggest backer, is considering taking a role on the board if ousted CEO Sam Altman’s returns to the ChatGPT developer, according to two people familiar with the talks. Microsoft could either take a seat on OpenAI’s board of directors, or as a board observer without voting power, one of the people said.

The discussions are part of an effort by OpenAI’s big backers and senior leadership to reinstate Altman. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been personally assisting OpenAI’s interim CEO Mira Murati in the discussions over Altman’s return, the people said. If Altman is unable to return to OpenAI, Microsoft would consider investing in Altman’s new venture, one of the people said.

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