The shakeup at OpenAI, and what it means for Microsoft

The surprise removal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is the buzz of the tech industry — raising questions about the company’s role in the AI revolution, the ambitions of Altman and his team, the impact of his exit on the rest of the tech industry, OpenAI’s complex corporate structure, and its unusual partnership with Microsoft.
This week, we recap the latest developments in this fast-moving story, and then talk with Matt McIlwain of Madrona Venture Group about the broader implications of Altman's ouster for Microsoft, Amazon, and the tech industry.
RELATED STORY: Sam Altman’s ouster puts a new twist into OpenAI’s complicated relationship with MicrosoftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.