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Policy · 6h ago

Nadella warns companies to protect IP from frontier AI labs

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella advised businesses to safeguard their intellectual property when engaging with frontier AI labs, citing risks of data leakage. His warning comes despite Microsoft's $13 billion investment in OpenAI, a leading frontier lab. The remarks signal growing tension between Big Tech and AI startups over IP ownership.

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Nadella's caution is notable given Microsoft's deep ties to OpenAI, suggesting even insiders see risks in the rush to deploy generative AI.
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