Amid mounting regulatory scrutiny, Microsoft and Apple have resigned from their observer positions on OpenAI's board. Microsoft, a $10 billion OpenAI investor, withdrew its investment, citing confidence in the route taken by the new board. Apple, which was supposed to participate as an observer, also said no. This action responds to worries about Big Tech's funding and impact on AI research, particularly in light of regulatory scrutiny in the US and Europe.
Amid mounting regulatory scrutiny, Microsoft and Apple have resigned from their observer positions on OpenAI's board. Microsoft, a $10 billion OpenAI investor, withdrew its investment, citing confidence in the route taken by the new board. Apple, which was supposed to participate as an observer, also said no. This action responds to worries about Big Tech's funding and impact on AI research, particularly in light of regulatory scrutiny in the US and Europe.