Amid the intensifying competition in the field of artificial intelligence, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently had a phone call with Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, discussing future cooperation. This information was revealed in Altman's podcast interview on Tuesday, where he mentioned that the conversation with Nadella mainly focused on how to revise their investment terms and equity issues for the future.
It is known that Microsoft is a major investor in OpenAI, and recent differences have arisen between the two parties regarding investment details, particularly about the scale of Microsoft's future shareholding. If no consensus can be reached on these key issues, Microsoft even considered suspending further discussions with OpenAI. Altman said: "Any in-depth cooperative relationship will encounter some tension points, and we certainly have them. But overall, this is a great opportunity for both companies."
In addition to the discussion with Microsoft, Altman also mentioned his meeting with former US President Trump. He believed this exchange was quite productive, as Trump demonstrated an understanding of the impact of artificial intelligence technology on the global economy and geopolitics. It is worth noting that Trump announced a major project called "Stargate" in January this year. The project has received support from SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle, aiming to make private sector investments of up to $50 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The recent meeting between Altman and Nadella not only concerns the future cooperation between OpenAI and Microsoft but also reflects the complex relationships within the artificial intelligence industry. Their decisions could potentially influence the future market landscape, especially in terms of technological innovation and corporate strategies. We can anticipate that if Microsoft and OpenAI successfully reach an agreement, it will undoubtedly bring new breakthroughs in the field of artificial intelligence.
