Sam Altman Clarifies on OpenAI’s ‘Tension’ With Microsoft (and Elon Musk)

OpenAI and Microsoft (MSFT)’s multibillion-dollar partnership is one of the most significant and envied in A.I. But, despite its mutually beneficial rewards, the relationship between the two tech players has been occasionally strained by the rapid pace of A.I.’s development, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. “I will not pretend there are no misalignments or challenges, obviously there are some,” conceded Altman yesterday (Dec. 4) during The New York Times’ Dealbook Summit, where he also discussed his company’s ongoing issues with rival Elon Musk and hinted at OpenAI’s progress towards...