Sam Altman welcomes Sebastien Bubeck, Microsoft’s Vice President of GenAI Research.
Key Takeaways
- Microsoft’s Vice President of GenAI Research joins the OpenAI.
- Bubeck is known for his work on Microsoft’s Phi language models.
- The role of Bubeck at ChatGPT owner OpenAI is still a mystery.
- His coworkers for research articles on Microsoft’s phi LLMS are still working.
- Sam Altman refused any connection between the departures and a planned corporate restructure.
Sebastien Bubeck, Microsoft’s vice president of generative AI research, is leaving and set to join OpenAI.
Bubeck is known for his work on Microsoft’s Phi language models and will depart the company to further the advancement of artificial general intelligence (AGI).
The role of Bubeck at ChatGPT owner Open AI is still a mystery.
His exit is part of a broader trend of OpenAI executives leaving, including Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati, who left recently.
A spokesperson for Microsoft said,
“Sebastian has decided to leave Microsoft to further his work toward developing AGI.”
He further added that their relationship with Open AI will continue stronger through Bubeck’s work.
Besides this, it’d be interesting to see how Bubeck’s decision exposes the growing rivalry between Microsoft and OpenAI in AI development, although the two companies have a close working partnership.
According to the sources that first revealed the news of Bubeck’s leaving Microsoft, the majority of his coworkers for research articles on Microsoft’s phi LLMS didn’t move along with Bubeck; they are still planning to continue developing models.
CEO Sam Altman refused any connection between the departures and a planned corporate restructure.
Under Sam Altman’s leadership, the team structure has lately changed significantly, but the company remains committed to advancing its research and technology objectives.
Recently, OpenAI secured a $4 billion revolving line of credit, bringing its liquidity to more than $10 billion following a $6.6 billion funding round. This makes OpenAI one of the most valuable private tech companies, with a $157 billion valuation that has garnered widespread attention.
As demand for AI chips also rises, TSMC is expected to post a 40% increase in third-quarter profitability. These increased worths show how AI is evolving the world’s economy.
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