Policy · 6h ago
Nadella warns companies to protect IP from frontier AI labs
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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