Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella defended his support for OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman during a 2023 coup attempt in his testimony for Elon Musk's lawsuit. Nadella characterized the effort to remove Altman as poorly executed, labeling it 'amateur city'. This statement sheds light on the internal conflicts within the AI lab and highlights Microsoft's strategic positioning in the AI sector amidst ongoing controversies.
Microsoft's Nadella Criticizes Altman Removal Attempt as 'Amateur City'
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