Sebastien Bubeck Set to Leave Microsoft for Role at OpenAI

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Sebastien Bubeck Set to Leave Microsoft for Role at OpenAI

Sebastien Bubeck, Microsoft's vice president of GenAI research, is making a significant career move to join OpenAI. While the specifics of Bubeck's new role at OpenAI have not been revealed, a Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the departure, expressing the company's interest in continuing their relationship through Bubeck's work at OpenAI. This decision marks Bubeck's aim to focus on advancing AGI, which aligns with OpenAI's mission and research goals.

The departure of Bubeck from Microsoft comes at a time when the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI is reportedly facing challenges. OpenAI is said to be moving towards greater independence from Microsoft's cloud services by renting data centers from Oracle Corp in Texas. Additionally, OpenAI recently secured $6.6 billion in funding, valuing the company at $157 billion, with significant investments from Thrive Capital, Microsoft, and Nvidia to support its ambitious research in reshaping the future through artificial intelligence technologies.

Despite some high-profile exits from OpenAI, including Mira Murati stepping down as the chief technology officer, CEO Sam Altman has dismissed any ties between these departures and the company's restructuring plans. The departure of Bubeck and the recent developments at OpenAI signal a period of change and growth for both organizations as they continue to push the boundaries of AI research and development.