Altman downplays Microsoft tension, slams Meta's bid to poach OpenAI talent with $100M offers

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In a recent interview on The Hard Fork podcast, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed reported tensions with Microsoft and aggressive recruitment attempts by Meta. Altman confirmed Microsoft remains supportive despite some friction, citing a “super nice call” with CEO Satya Nadella and describing the partnership as “really wonderfully good.” He also responded to reports that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been offering nine-figure compensation packages to poach OpenAI talent. COO Brad Lightcap dismissed Zuckerberg’s ambitions, saying, “I think he believes he’s super intelligent.” Altman emphasized OpenAI’s top talent is staying, driven by belief in achieving AGI. These dynamics could shape the future of AI leadership.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02In a recent interview on the Hard Fork podcast, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

00:06addressed reported tensions with Microsoft and aggressive recruitment attempts by MEDA.

00:10Altman confirmed Microsoft remained supportive despite some friction,

00:14citing a super nice call with CEO Satya Nadella,

00:17describing the partnership as really wonderfully good.

00:20He also responded to reports that MEDA CEO Mark Zuckerberg

00:22has been offering nine-figure compensation packages to coach OpenAI talent.

00:26CEO Brad Lightcap dismissed Zuckerberg's ambitions,

00:30saying I think he believes he's super intelligent.

00:32Altman emphasized OpenAI's top talent is staying,

00:35driven by belief in achieving AGI.

00:37These dynamics could shape the future of AI leadership.

00:40For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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