Microsoft Chief Satya Nadella reacts to Sam Altman's return to OpenAI

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has welcomed Sam Altman's decision to return to OpenAI as CEO. He further went on to say that this move is the first essential step to build a more stable, well-informed, and effective governance in OpenAI.

Satya Nadella's Tweet

Nadella in a post in X (formerly Twitter) has said that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman have key roles to play along with the OpenAI leadership team in ensuring that the company continues to thrive and build on its mission. He also emphasised on building upon the existing strong partnership shared between Microsoft and OpenAI.

We are encouraged by the changes to the OpenAI board. We believe this is a first essential step on a path to more stable, well-informed, and effective governance. Sam, Greg, and I have talked and agreed they have a key role to play along with the OAI leadership team in ensuring… https://t.co/djO6Fuz6t9

— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) November 22, 2023

Earlier Satya Nadella had offered Jobs to Sam Altman and others to lead Microsoft's new advanced AI research team. Altman had also confirmed that he would be joining Microsoft in the event of his firing from OpenAI.

Satya Nadella has been a strong support to Sam Altman, pushing the board to reinstate him as the CEO of OpenAI all through the ordeal.

Sam Altman's Return

OpenAI in a post revealed that Sam Altman will be returning to OpenAI as an in-principle agreement has been reached. It would announced a new interim board consisting of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo.

In a post Sam Altman mentioned that He is excited to return to OpenAI with the new board and Satya Nadella's support.

i love openai, and everything i’ve done over the past few days has been in service of keeping this team and its mission together. when i decided to join msft on sun evening, it was clear that was the best path for me and the team. with the new board and w satya’s support, i’m…

— Sam Altman (@sama) November 22, 2023