Microsoft hires Sam Altman and Greg Brockman to lead new AI research unit

In the latest twist in a weekend of AI-related drama, Microsoft has hired ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former OpenAI president Greg Brockman to lead a new research unit, CEO Satya Nadella announced late Sunday night. Why it matters: Microsoft has been OpenAI's largest investor and partner and has used its products to form the core of its Copilot products. What they're saying: "We're extremely excited to share the news that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, together with colleagues, will be joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI...