Microsoft Hires Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman After His Sudden Dismissal

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced that Sam Altman will be joining his company.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during a meeting at the Station F in Paris on May 26, 2023. Joel Saget/AFP via Getty Images

Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is joining Microsoft following his sudden dismissal from the artificial intelligence tech company last week.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made the announcement on the company’s blog on Nov. 19. Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s co-founder and president who resigned after Mr. Altman’s dismissal, is also set to join Microsoft.