Microsoft has hired Sam Altman and another key OpenAI architect following their departure amidst a surprising reorganization at the AI firm.

Following a corporate shuffle at OpenAI that led to the departure of co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, Microsoft has swiftly hired them to lead a new advanced AI research team. This move underscores Microsoft's commitment to its partnership with OpenAI and its ambitions in the generative AI field.