Microsoft resigns from the OpenAI board

Microsoft, the maker of the popular Windows software that invested $13 billion in the maker of ChatGPT, has announced its intention to withdraw its representative from the board of the startup OpenAI.

The move was communicated in a letter sent to the startup, according to an anonymous source close to the matter, who asked to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the topic. Apple was originally expected to take on a similar role, but according to an OpenAI spokesperson, the startup will not have any observers on the board following Microsoft's departure.

Microsoft gained an observer role on the OpenAI board last November. The move came after Sam Altman returned as CEO. This position allowed Microsoft to attend board meetings and have access to confidential information. However, he was not given any voting rights and could not participate in decisions regarding the election or selection of directors.

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