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Microsoft is reportedly seeking a seat on the board of OpenAI following its recent investment in the AI research lab. This move comes as OpenAI restructures its board after a $1 billion investment from Microsoft, which aims to strengthen the partnership between the two entities and influence the direction of OpenAI's advancements in artificial intelligence.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

November 20, 2023 | 12:11 am

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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, tweeted a photo of himself wearing a guest badge at OpenAI, humorously noting it's the first and last time he'll do so.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

November 19, 2023 | 11:57 pm

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OpenAI's board of directors recently fired Sam Altman, and following this, interim CEO Mira Murati has invited Altman to the company's San Francisco headquarters in an effort to have him reinstated. Greg Brockman, OpenAI's former chairman and president who resigned after being removed by the board, has also been invited. Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon expressed optimism about reinstating Altman, Brockman, and several senior researchers who resigned in support of them.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

November 19, 2023 | 8:19 pm

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Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI, received significant support from investors and employees after his exit, raising the possibility of his reinstatement. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has expressed support for Altman's future projects. Analyst Daniel Ives anticipates Microsoft may increase control over OpenAI and notes potential for rivals Amazon and Alphabet to capitalize on the situation. Altman's departure may be linked to his plans to start an AI chip company with substantial funding. OpenAI's board faced an ultimatum to resign and is discussing Altman's return, with potential governance changes if he does.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

November 19, 2023 | 3:41 pm

LULU

Amena Saad, an Arab-American marathoner, was excluded from a Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) advertising campaign for the New York City Marathon. Saad suspects the exclusion was due to her Muslim identity and support for Palestinians. Lululemon responded, claiming the exclusion was unintentional and due to misinformation about Saad's willingness to be featured. The company apologized and reiterated its commitment to inclusivity. The incident has raised discussions on representation and inclusivity in marketing, reflecting challenges faced by Muslim and Arab individuals.

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

November 19, 2023 | 12:28 am

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Elon Musk criticized major advertisers for pulling ads from social media platform X, accusing them of suppressing free speech. This follows their withdrawal after Musk endorsed an antisemitic post. Companies like Apple, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, IBM, and Lions Gate Entertainment have stopped advertising on X. X's CEO Linda Yaccarino emphasized the platform's stance against discrimination and efforts to combat antisemitism.

Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik

November 18, 2023 | 7:50 pm

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Sam Altman has been replaced as CEO of OpenAI by interim CTO Mira Murati, and OpenAI president Greg Brockman has resigned, causing 'pure chaos' according to Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives. This is a significant event for Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), which has a strategic partnership with OpenAI and was reportedly 'blindsided' by the news. Ives suggests that Microsoft may take more control over OpenAI and that the changes could impact future strategic initiatives. He also speculates that Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL, NASDAQ:GOOG) might see this as an opportunity. Despite the turmoil, Ives maintains an Outperform rating and $425 price target on Microsoft shares.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

November 18, 2023 | 6:00 pm

TSLA

Elon Musk's recent endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory has led to backlash from Tesla owners, with some reconsidering future purchases of Tesla vehicles. The controversy has affected Tesla's brand reputation, causing concern among drivers about being associated with the company. Tesla investor Ross Gerber plans to switch from a Tesla Model Y to a Rivian vehicle, reflecting a potential shift in consumer loyalty.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

November 18, 2023 | 1:57 pm

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Elon Musk has threatened Media Matters with a 'thermonuclear lawsuit' for reporting that ads from major companies appeared next to antisemitic posts on X, leading to an advertiser exodus. Apple Inc., IBM Corp., Oracle Corp., The Walt Disney Co., and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. have pulled ads from X in response. Musk has previously sued a nonprofit for a similar issue and has recently endorsed an antisemitic theory.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

November 18, 2023 | 10:04 am

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Elon Musk has expressed his dissatisfaction with IBM Corp. (NYSE:IBM) for potentially withdrawing ads from TikTok over posts supporting Osama Bin Laden's manifesto. Musk has been critical of nonprofit organizations like Media Matters and ADL, blaming them for a significant drop in X's advertising revenue. Other companies, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS), and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD), have also pulled ads from X after a report by Media Matters about ads being displayed next to content promoting Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

November 18, 2023 | 8:36 am