Microsoft Takes Non-Voting Position on OpenAI Board
Key Points:
– Microsoft will hold a non-voting, observer position on OpenAI’s board, according to CEO Sam Altman.
– The tech giant acquired a 49% stake in OpenAI after investing $13 billion in the company.
– The observer position allows Microsoft’s representative to attend board meetings and access confidential information, but they do not have voting rights.
– The arrangement ensures that Microsoft has a presence in decision-making processes while allowing OpenAI to maintain independence in governance.
Hot Takes:
Well, well, well, Microsoft is taking a back seat – or rather, a non-voting observer position – on the OpenAI board. Someone seems to be conceding to their robot overlords. But don’t fret, Microsoft can still attend meetings and gather confidential information…just without having any say in important matters. It’s like going to a fancy dinner party but being told you can look at the food but not eat it. Good luck with that, Microsoft!
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/nov/30/microsoft-join-openai-board-altman
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