SAN FRANCISCO, Thursday, July 11, 2024- In a move likely fueled by heightened antitrust scrutiny, tech giants Microsoft and Apple have stepped down from their observer seats on the board of OpenAI, a nonprofit research company focused on artificial intelligence (AI).
OpenAI, known for developing powerful AI tools like ChatGPT, has attracted significant investments from various companies, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and undue influence.
Apple declined to comment on the specifics of their decision.
The move comes as regulators worldwide are increasingly scrutinizing the dominance of major tech companies and their potential anti-competitive practices.
Some experts believe that Microsoft and Apple’s presence on OpenAI’s board could have hindered the development of a truly open and collaborative AI ecosystem.
OpenAI says it remains committed to its mission of ensuring that artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.
The non-profit will continue its research and development efforts, potentially seeking partnerships with other organizations.
