A Breakdown of Microsoft’s Ownership Stake in Open AI: How Much Control Do They Have?

Microsoft’s $10 billion investment in OpenAI not only positions the company to generate significant returns, but also improves its products and solidifies its position in the market. The deal includes license fees for OpenAI’s services in Microsoft’s products, with potential for incremental revenue. Additionally, OpenAI will use Microsoft’s Azure hosting services, resulting in substantial hosting fees for Microsoft. The company will receive 75% of the profits until the investment is repaid, and afterwards, the original investors and employees will share in the profits. This strategic deal benefits both parties and establishes Microsoft as a valuable player in the AI space.

Surprising Shifts at OpenAI: Shear Takes Over as CEO and Altman Heads to Microsoft

Former Twitch CEO and co-founder Emmett Shear has been named interim CEO of OpenAI, according to sources. This comes after negotiations over the potential return of Sam Altman, who was fired as CEO, failed. OpenAI’s nonprofit board, including Microsoft as its largest investor, refused to step down and reinstated Altman, prompting him to join Microsoft with former president Greg Brockman to lead a new advanced AI research team. Shear’s appointment as CEO of OpenAI, a surprising choice given his lack of experience in the field, comes amidst internal turmoil and a growing user base for the company’s ChatGPT service.

Microsoft Welcomes Sam Altman, Former OpenAI CEO, to Their Team

Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman have been hired by Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team. This comes after Altman was fired from OpenAI and negotiations to bring him back failed. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed excitement about the new hires, stating that they will be provided with the necessary resources for success. Meanwhile, former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear has been named interim CEO of OpenAI. Microsoft has also formed a new advanced AI research team and recently developed its own custom AI chip and Arm-based CPU.

Apple’s Game-Changing Move: Exploring In-House iPhone Camera Sensor Designs

Apple is rumored to be developing its own camera sensors, as the company continues its trend of bringing design work in-house. By taking control of the camera components, Apple aims to improve photography capabilities in its iPhones and potentially expand into other areas such as mixed reality and self-driving vehicles. Bringing design processes in-house allows Apple to enhance functionality, plan future developments, and integrate hardware with software more effectively. This follows Apple’s previous moves to design its own processors, modems, battery cells, and noninvasive blood glucose sensors.

Starfield’s Steam Reviews Take a Dive, Rated “Mixed” by Players

Starfield, the highly anticipated space RPG from Bethesda, has received mixed reviews from players since its release. The game’s rating on Steam has decreased, with only 67% of reviews being positive. Players have complained about boring planets, monotonous gameplay, and poor optimization. The lack of localization has also been criticized by Russian-speaking players. With a score of 85 out of 100 on Opencritic, Starfield is currently the lowest rated project from Bethesda on Steam.

Long Awaited Insomniac’s Wolverine Game Delayed Until 2025, According to Report

Insomniac’s highly anticipated Marvel’s Wolverine game is reportedly set to release in 2025, according to a recent report. The game is said to have a darker and more violent tone than previous titles from the studio. It will be set in the Southeast-Asian city of Madripoor, known for its lawlessness and pirate activity. While no official release date has been announced, the game will be a PlayStation 5 exclusive, like Insomniac’s Spider-Man titles.

Samsung Bags the Future: Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Flip 7 Names Secured!

Samsung has secured the trademarks for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, even though their release dates are far in the future. This is not unusual for Samsung, as they have previously secured trademarks for other upcoming devices. It is speculated that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 may feature a camera upgrade.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered: Enhanced for PS5, Offering $10 Upgrade Option in January

Naughty Dog and PlayStation have announced The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PlayStation 5, releasing on January 19, 2024. The remaster includes visual and performance improvements, a new roguelike survival mode called No Return, the addition of playable characters with unique traits, a Free Play mode for the guitar feature, new Lost Levels sequences, director’s commentary, enhanced graphics, DualSense features, accessibility options, Speedrun Mode, bonus skins for Photo Mode, and a special W.L.F Edition. Existing owners can upgrade digitally for $10.