Breaking news: Microsoft announces Sam Altman and Greg Brockman joining its new AI team.

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Microsoft CEO: Welcomes Sam Altman's Joining

Microsoft's board and CEO Satya Nadella stated:

"We remain committed to our partnership with OpenAI and are confident in our product roadmap. We are excited about the innovation capabilities we announced at Microsoft Ignite and continue to support our customers and partners. We look forward to getting to know Emmett Shear and the new leadership team at OpenAI and working with them. We are thrilled to share the news that Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and their colleagues will be joining Microsoft to lead a new senior AI research team. We are eager to quickly take action and provide them with the resources they need for success."

This statement also confirms the rumors of former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear taking over as CEO of OpenAI, as well as the fact that Sam Altman will not be returning.

OpenAI Appoints Former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear: Another Effective Altruist

We remain committed to our partnership with OpenAI and have confidence in our product roadmap, our ability to continue to innovate with everything we announced at Microsoft Ignite, and in continuing to support our customers and partners. We look forward to getting to know Emmett…

— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) November 20, 2023

Sam Altman Joins Microsoft: Mission Continues

OpenAI founder Sam Altman confirmed the news, stating: The mission will continue

WLD Short-Term Price Decline

Following the announcement, WLD prices experienced a significant short-term sell-off: