Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, expressed gratitude for his team’s focus and resilience amidst challenges. He praised both Microsoft and OpenAI teams for their commitment to their mission and thanked them for their efforts to advance AI safely and responsibly.
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Microsoft and OpenAI: A Partnership Steered by Mission-Driven Leadership
In a recent LinkedIn post, Microsoft’s Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, shared his thoughts on the importance of mission-driven leadership in the face of adversity. He highlighted the unwavering commitment of teams at both Microsoft and OpenAI in driving their respective missions.
Staying Focused Amidst Challenges
Nadella commended the resilience of the teams at OpenAI and Microsoft, who despite the challenges, remained focused on their mission. He expressed his gratitude for their resolve and dedication to advancing AI safely and responsibly.
At the end of the day, the greatest privilege of my job is working with people who are driven by mission. These last 5 days, I saw people across OpenAI remaining calm and resolute in driving their mission despite all that was happening around them. And I saw people across Microsoft remain focused on our mission and serving our customers and partners, stepping up to help in every way.
Thanksgiving Message: A Note of Gratitude
As Thanksgiving approached, Nadella took the opportunity to thank his teams for their tireless efforts in distributing the benefits of AI to all of humanity.
Thank you for your resolve and for the work you do each day to advance AI safely and responsibly and distribute its benefits to all of humanity.
Continued Commitment to OpenAI Partnership
Nadella also reaffirmed Microsoft’s commitment to its partnership with OpenAI and expressed confidence in their product roadmap and ability to continue innovating.
He announced that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, along with colleagues, would be joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team, further strengthening the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI.
We remain committed to our partnership with OpenAI and have confidence in our product roadmap, our ability to continue to innovate with everything we announced at Microsoft Ignite, and in continuing to support our customers and partners.
In conclusion, Nadella’s post serves as a testament to the power of mission-driven leadership in technology companies, and the importance of resilience and focus in the face of challenges.
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