--- title: "OpenAI Ex-CEO Sam Altman joins Microsoft as a head of the AI Team" description: "OpenAI Ex-CEO Sam Altman joins Microsoft as a head of the AI Team" author: "Saumya Mishra" published: 2023-11-21 updated: 2023-11-21 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3558/openai-ex-ceo-sam-altman-joins-microsoft-as-a-head-of-the-ai-team category: "technology" tags: ["microsoft"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # OpenAI Ex-CEO Sam Altman joins Microsoft as a head of the AI Team - [**Microsoft**](https://www.mindstick.com/category/article/microsoft-office) **has hired OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman to head a new [advanced AI](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97931/what-are-google-s-most-advanced-ai-projects) research team.** - **The announcement comes after OpenAI's board appointed former Twitch chief Emmett Shear as CEO.** - **Nadella emphasized that Microsoft remains committed to its [partnership](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2312/renault-and-google-increase-software-services-partnership-for-future-vehicles) with OpenAI.** ***Microsoft's Strategic Maneuver*** In a bold strategic move, Microsoft has secured the expertise of [OpenAI's](https://www.mindstick.com/news/3504/openai-s-inaugural-developer-conference-devday-2023) co-founders, Sam Altman, and **Greg Brockman**, to lead an innovative AI research team. This announcement follows OpenAI's surprising decision to appoint **Emmett Shea**r as CEO, a move contested by investors seeking Altman's reinstatement. ***Nadella's Enthusiastic Welcome*** **Microsoft CEO [Satya Nadella](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/86423/success-story-of-microsoft-with-satya-nadella)** expressed excitement about Altman and Brockman's leadership, stating, "We look forward to moving quickly to provide them with the resources needed for their success." Nadella's mention of "colleagues" hints at a possible influx of former OpenAI employees into Microsoft's AI research endeavors. ***Unwavering Commitment to Partnership*** Despite the leadership changes at OpenAI, [**Nadella**](https://www.mindstick.com/news/3444/microsoft-s-ceo-satya-nadella-outlines-9-key-insights-on-leading-the-ai-transformation) assured [stakeholders](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/80688/crisis-in-libya-too-much-stakeholders) of Microsoft's continued commitment to their partnership. "We remain committed to our partnership with OpenAI and have confidence in our product roadmap," he affirmed. ***Altman's Mission Continues*** In response to the move, Altman confirmed his transition to Microsoft via a post on X, quoting Nadella and affirming that "the mission continues." Nadella reciprocated, expressing confidence in Altman's ability to build an [independent](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12905/fynsis-announce-suitecrm-customer-portal-independent-client-service-platform) identity within Microsoft. ![OpenAI Ex-CEO Sam Altman joins Microsoft as a head of the AI Team](https://www.mindstick.com/usernews/655071/28cc0936-682b-43ea-b274-5048dc72eb4a/images/b4fe9ec6-a982-4684-9b67-145fc5faf85e.jpg) ***Employee Advocacy for Unity*** Following the announcement, a collective voice emerged from hundreds of OpenAI employees. They penned a letter urging either the resignation of OpenAI's remaining board members or the [integration](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/88515/common-mistakes-in-computer-integration-to-avoid) of OpenAI employees into Microsoft under Sam Altman's leadership. This collaborative venture between Microsoft and OpenAI, marked by visionary leadership and employee advocacy, sets the stage for a new era in AI [research and development](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158105/what-is-the-current-state-of-research-and-development-in-nanotechnology). --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3558/openai-ex-ceo-sam-altman-joins-microsoft-as-a-head-of-the-ai-team Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.