Microsoft’s Satya Nadella Worried About an OpenAI-Apple Deal, Report Says
Microsoft seems to be concerned about some of OpenAI’s business dealings. From a report: Satya Nadella recently met with Sam Altman to discuss an apparent deal between OpenAI and Apple, The Information reported [hard-paywalled]. According to the outlet, the OpenAI CEO recently reached an agreement with the iPhone maker to incorporate some OpenAI services into Apple products. Nadella was reportedly concerned about the potential impact of a deal on Microsoft’s product ambitions, per the report. Apple was said to be considering both Google and OpenAI for the deal, which could be worth billions.
If OpenAI has indeed reached an agreement with Apple, it would be a much-needed win for Altman. The tech boss has faced heightened scrutiny after former employees and board members publicly criticized him. Helen Toner, a former OpenAI director, recently accused Altman of lying to the board “multiple” times and “withholding information.”
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Microsoft seems to be concerned about some of OpenAI’s business dealings. From a report: Satya Nadella recently met with Sam Altman to discuss an apparent deal between OpenAI and Apple, The Information reported [hard-paywalled]. According to the outlet, the OpenAI CEO recently reached an agreement with the iPhone maker to incorporate some OpenAI services into Apple products. Nadella was reportedly concerned about the potential impact of a deal on Microsoft’s product ambitions, per the report. Apple was said to be considering both Google and OpenAI for the deal, which could be worth billions.
If OpenAI has indeed reached an agreement with Apple, it would be a much-needed win for Altman. The tech boss has faced heightened scrutiny after former employees and board members publicly criticized him. Helen Toner, a former OpenAI director, recently accused Altman of lying to the board “multiple” times and “withholding information.”
Read more of this story at Slashdot.