US EditionMicrosoft prepared to walk away from high-stakes OpenAI talks
- ZeniMax Workers United-CWA union members have ratified a contract with Microsoft, marking the company's first U.S. union contract.
- The union was recognized by Microsoft immediately after the 2023 vote to unionize.
- A tentative contract was reached in May, which includes wage increases, minimum salaries, and a clearer crediting policy.
- The contract also provides protections for employees regarding the use of AI.
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ZeniMax and Microsoft ratify union agreement
Members of the ZeniMax Workers United-CWA union have ratified the contract agreement with parent company Microsoft. This agreement with the union representing the video game studio's quality assurance employees marks the first time Microsoft has entered into any union contract in the US. ZeniMax Studios is probably best known for its work on The Elder Scrolls Online. Stephen Totilo first reported on this news; we've reached out to Microsoft and …
Inside Microsoft’s complicated relationship with OpenAI
Beyond the selfies between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and the friendly conversations between the pair on stage, all is not well with Microsoft's $13 billion AI investment. Over the past year, multiple reports have painted a picture of a Microsoft and OpenAI relationship that is straining under pressure. As OpenAI battles for access to more compute power and less reliance on Microsoft, tensions have been rising during …
Redmond estimates to withdraw from the negotiations for the new corporate asset that have been going on for months
Microsoft prepared to abandon high-stakes talks with OpenAI, FT reports
Microsoft is prepared to abandon its high-stakes negotiations with OpenAI over the future of its alliance, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The tech giant has considered pausing discussions with the ChatGPT maker if the two sides remain unable to agree on critical issues such as the size of Microso
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