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Axios reports that on Tuesday, Microsoft’s deputy general counsel, Keith Dolliver, sent a letter to OpenAI stating that the tech giant’s board role was “no longer necessary” given the “significant progress” made by the newly formed board. Microsoft accepted a non-voting position on OpenAI’s board in November following the ouster and reinstatement of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Last week, Bloomberg reported that Apple’s Phil Schiller, who leads the App Store and Apple Events, might join OpenAI’s board in an observer role as part of an AI deal. However, the Financial Times now reports that Apple will not take up such a position, citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Apple did not immediately respond to our request for comment.
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