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Microsoft AI Vice President Sebastien Bubeck To Join OpenAI

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Microsoft AI Vice President Sebastien Bubeck To Join OpenAI

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Posted on Oct 15, 2024

Written by Kiara Fabbri Multimedia Journalist
Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Lead Cybersecurity Editor

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Sebastien Bubeck leaves Microsoft after 10 years to join OpenAI.
Bubeck led Microsoft’s efforts on small, efficient language and vision AI models.
OpenAI has faced recent staff turnover, including CTO Mira Murati’s departure.

Microsoft Corp. has announced that one of its AI vice presidents, Sebastien Bubeck, is leaving the company to join OpenAI, a move making headlines across the tech industry.

Bubeck, a 10-year veteran at Microsoft, had been leading efforts on small language models aimed at rivaling larger AI systems in terms of efficiency and effectiveness, notes Bloomberg.

Bubeck was instrumental in developing Microsoft’s Phi models—extra-small language and vision models designed to optimize AI applications on edge devices.

As markets shift towards on-device AI models that offer faster, more private, and offline functionality, Bubeck’s expertise is increasingly valuable, as noted by TechCrunch.

Microsoft confirmed Bubeck’s new role at OpenAI, where he will work toward advancing the company’s goal of achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), Bloomberg reported.

While details about Bubeck’s specific role at OpenAI remain unclear, as noted by The Information, which first reported the story. Reuters and other headlines reported that Bubeck has yet to respond to requests for comment.

A Microsoft spokesperson stated that Bubeck “has decided to leave Microsoft to further his work toward developing AGI,” and expressed gratitude for his contributions, adding that the company look “forward to continuing our relationship through his work with OpenAI,” as cited by The Information.

This move follows a wave of high-profile departures from OpenAI, including the exit of longtime chief technology officer Mira Murati in September, Reuters noted.

Kiara Fabbri

Written by: Kiara Fabbri

Hi, I’m Kiara Fabbri a Tech News Writer at WizCase. I'm a multimedia journalist with a keen interest in innovative and immersive news storytelling. Fluent in three languages—Italian, English, and Spanish—I'm deeply engaged in all facets of news reporting. I am currently undertaking a Ph.D. exploring VR applications in journalism. Following my studies in psychology (BSc) and political psychology (MSc), I embarked on a three-year journey across South America. During this time, I undertook a 4000 km solo bicycle trip from Chile to Brazil. There, I camped, cooked on the road, and volunteered in various facilities. It was during these travels that I discovered my passion for journalism. Subsequently, I pursued a Master's program in journalism innovation and enterprise. My career in journalism has seen me produce VR immersive experiences covering a range of topics. These include documenting an Anti Militaristic raid of a NATO Base, life in the Brazilian Favelas, the recent violent protest clashes in Buenos Aires and finally social projects run by Skaters in the Argentinian ghettos. In addition to my journalistic endeavours, I also practice parkour, a discipline I have cultivated over several years now. I love to make the most of this skill in my journalistic style; for example, it has enabled me to capture dynamic footage from heights during the recent violent clashes in Buenos Aires. There, I scaled heights and employed a long stick on my camera to create aerial 360° views. Through my dedication to pushing the boundaries of journalism, I am committed to amplifying voices, sparking meaningful conversations, and driving positive change in the world.

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