Satya Nadella and Sam Altman recently held a meeting to discuss OpenAI’s new deal with Apple, prompting concerns from Microsoft regarding the implications for its own product strategies. The deal, which involves incorporating OpenAI services into Apple products, could be worth billions and marks a notable achievement for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Apple reportedly considered both Google and OpenAI for this partnership, ultimately choosing OpenAI.
This decision follows internal tensions within OpenAI, which have been heightened by the pressures from its major investor, Microsoft. Altman's brief ouster and subsequent return to the company had already stirred unrest among the executives, and the new deal with Apple adds another layer of complexity. OpenAI, Apple, and Microsoft did not respond to Business Insider's after-hours requests for comment. Apple and OpenAI declined The Information's request for comment. This collaboration with Apple signifies a strategic win for Altman and OpenAI, potentially enhancing their influence in the tech industry while raising questions about the future dynamics between OpenAI and its significant stakeholder, Microsoft.
