Microsoft has announced that Sam Altman, the executive director of OpenAI, will be joining the company to lead a new advanced AI research team. The news came just 48 hours after Altman left OpenAI, where he was responsible for popularizing ChatGPT and leading a surge in interest in artificial intelligence (AI).

Altman will be joined by other former executives and workers from OpenAI, including Greg Brockman, as they embark on this new venture at Microsoft. They have expressed confidence in their ability to provide Microsoft with the resources necessary for success.

The departure of Altman and other key executives from OpenAI has raised concerns and prompted discussions about the possibility of reinstating him in his position. However, negotiations did not result in a return to OpenAI. The open departure from OpenAI has also sparked interest and offers from other organizations, including the Government of France, which has extended a proposal to Altman and his team to help develop their capabilities in the field of artificial intelligence.

Despite the uncertain circumstances surrounding his departure from OpenAI, Altman remains a highly sought-after figure in the AI field and is expected to make significant contributions to Microsoft’s efforts in this area. The integration of technologies such as ChatGPT and DALL-E into Bing search engine is a testament to Microsoft’s commitment to investing heavily in AI technology. Losing Altman and his team could pose a significant risk for Microsoft and could result in a loss of talent and competition from rival companies.