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Microsoft twijfelde over OpenAI, maar vreesde verlies aan Amazon

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Microsoft executives expressed skepticism about OpenAI's viability in 2018 emails revealed during Elon Musk's legal dispute with Sam Altman, according to court documents. Despite their doubts about the AI startup's prospects, Microsoft was cautious about openly criticizing OpenAI, fearing it might push the company toward rival Amazon. The correspondence provides insight into how major tech companies viewed OpenAI's early development and competitive positioning in the artificial intelligence sector.