Microsoft, opens new tab has ditched the board observer seat at OpenAI that has drawn regulatory scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic, saying it was not necessary after the AI start-up’s governance had improved significantly in the past eight months.
Microsoft: Microsoft has decided to relinquish its board observer seat at OpenAI. This move comes as OpenAI’s governance has reportedly improved significantly over the past eight months, making Microsoft believe that the observer role is no longer necessary. This decision may also be influenced by regulatory scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic concerning such board roles.
Apple: On the other hand, Apple, despite recently announcing its collaboration with OpenAI to bring the ChatGPT chatbot to its devices, has opted not to take the observer role on OpenAI’s board. This decision contradicts earlier expectations that Apple would assume this position. The Financial Times, citing a source familiar with the matter, reported on Apple’s decision, noting that Apple did not respond to requests for comment on this issue.