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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LG Transparent TV and AI Oven Innovations Demonstrated
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The main event starts tomorrow. But coolest thing I've seen so far has been probably the transparent TV from LG. The @LKGGlass screens were pretty impressive in-person as well. I also saw an AI oven that gets better at cooking your food as you use it and give feedback on the
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Leaders at OpenAI Inspire by Writing Code Alongside Their Teams
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It’s inspiring to see co-founders & team leads at OpenAI (Greg being a prime example) writing code. The feeling invoked in me is almost like Medieval soldiers being inspired by the King fighting alongside them in battle (e.g., Richard the Lionheart, King Henry V, Charlemagne).
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Apple Crashes CES 2024, Upstages XR Companies Without Official Presence
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Apple just unofficially crashed @CES & upstaged the XR companies here in Vegas this week for #CES2024 This feels like brands that advertise around the Super Bowl without paying for the rights. (Apple never has an official presence at #CES but is always an invisible elephant.)
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CES 2026 Vegas: Massive Tech Innovation Showcase Across Multiple Venues
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Currently at CES in Vegas and I’m blown away by the scale of it. It spans across The Venetian, LV convention center, Aria, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, and more. It’s nuts. I’m here for a whole week and there’s no chance I see it all (but I’m gonna try).
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CES 2024 AI Revolution: New Tools and Technologies Revealed
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The #AI revolution returned to where it started this week at #CES2024. Here's our recap of all the new tools and technologies revealed at the show. https://
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