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The Divergence of Visions: Alman vs. Nadella
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes they are on the verge of reaching AGI, a stance shared by many researchers within the company. Conversely, Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella remains skeptical, viewing the hype around AGI as premature. This disparity creates tension, reflecting broader strategic disagreements about AI’s readiness and potential.
Microsoft’s initial AI efforts had lagged behind OpenAI’s rapid innovations. To catch up, Microsoft heavily invested in OpenAI—embedding their models into products like GitHub Copilot, securing a $10 billion investment in 2023, and gaining rights to OpenAI’s intellectual property through 2030, alongside a 20% revenue share. However, this investment unexpectedly fueled OpenAI’s own independence.