Sources say that the OpenAI tender offer is progressing as planned despite leadership conflicts.

OpenAI’s tender offer for employees to sell shares to outside investors is moving forward despite leadership changes and board shuffling. Thrive Capital, led by Josh Kushner, will value OpenAI at $86 billion, the same as previously reported in October. This round and valuation were put at risk when CEO Sam Altman was ousted temporarily earlier…

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Microsoft readies San Francisco offices for OpenAI staff in the midst of ongoing disorder

“Microsoft Prepares LinkedIn Offices for OpenAI Employees as Uncertain Future Looms As the status of OpenAI remains uncertain, Microsoft is taking proactive measures to ensure that the startup’s employees have a place within the company. Microsoft is making preparations to accommodate hundreds of OpenAI employees at its LinkedIn offices in downtown San Francisco. This move…

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