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ForbesMAY 2024
Microsoft Quits OpenAI Board
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The Spin
Narrative A
Once seen as potential competitive players, leading AI startups — including OpenAI — have become dependent on tech giants to cover costs and train its algorithms. This withdrawal comes as a direct consequence of the regulatory crackdown on the sway big tech holds over the still-nascent AI industry to promote fair competition.
Narrative B
Microsoft — and Apple too, according to reports — has indeed quit its non-voting role on OpenAI's board to ease concerns of antitrust regulators, but its withdrawal doesn't mean that the tech giant will no longer have any influence over OpenAI. Their partnership will continue under a new approach, as regular stakeholder meetings will be held.