One interesting point here is, how much of an influence did Microsoft have in Altman's reappointment? Altman joined Microsoft to lead an AI research group. Then OpenAI employees revolted… and Sam came back.
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Sam Altman OpenAI Microsoft Board Leadership Changes Explained
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But then, you have to look at how this whole situation came about… Sam Altman got fired by the board. Then he joined… Microsoft? Then he came back. And the board makeup changed.
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Microsoft Board Observer Role: Influence Without Voting Rights
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Microsoft DOES have a nonvoting observer on the board (recently reported to be VP tech & research partnerships / operations Dee Templeton). But does that suggest control? Microsoft says its board observer has no voting rights, which would suggest otherwise.
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Microsoft OpenAI Partnership Control Investment Equity Stake
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That would require a definitive proof that Microsoft exerts control over OpenAI through its partnership… Microsoft has committed to invest billions in OpenAI. But it doesn't have an equity stake, according to the company.
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Microsoft OpenAI partnership scrutiny merger regulations
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Two, Microsoft and OpenAI are close buds, sure – Microsoft integrates GPT with its products; OpenAI uses Microsoft's Azure cloud tools. But are they linked to such a degree that authorities could determine a "relevant merger situation?"
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EU AI Act Sets Global Standard for Artificial Intelligence Regulation
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Interesting for a few reasons: one, the EU is probably the biggest power player when it comes to the regulatory debate on AI, with its AI Act still the only major legislation addressing risks of AI head on (China is, too, but EU more likely to set the global standard).
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EU Commission probes Microsoft OpenAI investment merger
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Interesting update in the whole regulatory saga surrounding AI: the EU Commission said it's looking at whether to launch a merger probe into Microsoft's investment in OpenAI, as part of a broader competition review looking at virtual worlds and genAI. http://
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Coinbase Acquires MiFID II License Firm to Launch EU Crypto Derivatives
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Scoop: Coinbase has agreed to acquire a company with a MiFID II license. It’ll allow CB to launch crypto derivatives in EU, developing on efforts in derivatives globally. The deal is not yet approved, but Coinbase anticipates it will go through in 2024. https://
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Nvidia launches slower RTX 4090 GPU in China amid US export curbs
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Nvidia's launching a slower version of its RTX 4090 GPU in China, in a bid to keep its business thriving in the country despite US export curbs.
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NYT Sues Microsoft OpenAI for Billions in Copyright Infringement
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The NYT is suing Microsoft and OpenAI for “billions of dollars” worth of damages over alleged copyright infringement. The Times alleges the firms created a business based on “mass copyright infringement” through their use of news content to train AI.