Sam Altman, the ousted CEO of OpenAI, has joined Microsoft to lead its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts. Altman, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015, was fired last week after the company's board lost confidence in his ability to lead. Altman will be joined at Microsoft by Greg Brockman, who also quit OpenAI last week.

• Sam Altman joins Microsoft to lead its AI efforts.
• Altman was fired from OpenAI last week after the company's board lost confidence in his ability to lead.
• Altman will be joined at Microsoft by Greg Brockman, who also quit OpenAI last week.

The Saga Unfolds:

November 17: Altman's Ousting Amidst turmoil, Altman and Brockman faced removal from the OpenAI board, leading to Mira Murati's interim appointment as CEO on November 18.

November 18: Support and Speculation Khosla Ventures expressed support for Altman's return, while some employees considered leaving or joining Altman's potential new venture. November 19: Microsoft's Support Nadella reached out to Altman after the firing, offering support, as the board rejected pressure to reverse the decision. 

November 20: Microsoft's New AI Research Team Altman, Brockman, and colleagues will lead Microsoft's advanced AI research team, solidifying the tech giant's $10 billion stake in OpenAI.

Why Altman Was Sacked:

A board review found Altman "not consistently candid" in communications, leading to a loss of confidence. OpenAI stated that Altman's behavior hindered the board's ability to fulfill its responsibilities, emphasizing its commitment to advancing AI for the benefit of humanity.