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Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft's board to go 'founder mode' with startup Manus | TechCrunch

… Hoffman was on Microsoft’s board when it invested its first $1 billion into OpenAI in 2019. Hoffman was one of OpenAI’s original investors and served on the model maker’s board until he stepped down in 2023, citing too many potential conflicts of interest to continue. …

Jun 5, 2026 · Julie Bort

techcrunch.com › 2026 › 05 › …

Elon Musk's lawsuit is putting OpenAI's safety record under the microscope | TechCrunch

… McCauley said that when OpenAI's staff started to side with Altman and Microsoft worked to restore the status quo, the board ultimately reversed course, with the members opposed to Altman stepping down. …

May 7, 2026 · Tim Fernholz

techcrunch.com › 2026 › 05 › …

What the jury will actually decide in the case of Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman | TechCrunch

… They note that Microsoft executives wondered if their commercial agreement might conflict with the non-profit’s goals and suggest that Microsoft’s commercial priorities led OpenAI away from its mission. …

May 14, 2026 · Tim Fernholz