By Natalia Rueda 
Microsoft, one of the world’s largest technology companies, has taken an important step in its career in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company announced the hiring of Sam Altman (38) OpenAI co-founder.
Microsoft’s decision comes after the board of directors of OpenAI, a non-profit organization dedicated to AI research, removed Altman from his position last Friday. The news caused a stir in the technology industry, as Altman is considered one of the pioneers in the field of AI and has led some of the most important projects in this area.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared the news on his X-network account, announcing that Altman and colleague Greg Brockman will join the company to lead a new advanced AI research team. Microsoft’s decision to hire Altman was met with surprise from the technology community, as OpenAI had been a direct competitor of the company.
The news of Altman’s new role at Microsoft has left many wondering about the future of OpenAI. With Altman and fellow co-founder Greg Brockman joining Microsoft to lead their advanced AI research team, some fear that OpenAI’s progress may be hindered. However, others see this as a potential opportunity for collaboration and advancements in the field.
With technology advancing by leaps and bounds, AI is in the spotlight and is seen as a powerful tool to drive progress in a variety of areas. With Altman leading its advanced AI research team, Microsoft is poised to remain at the forefront of this unprecedented technological revolution.