The once-celebrated partnership between Microsoft's Satya Nadella and OpenAI's Sam Altman is reportedly strained, marked by infrequent communication and disagreements over AI development. Microsoft's acquisition of Inflection's team and OpenAI's reluctance to share code have fueled tensions. Altman's recent data center project with Oracle and SoftBank, without Microsoft's involvement, further highlights the growing distance, despite their continued interdependence.
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