Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testifies in OpenAI

Summary

CNBC's Kate Rooney reports on Satya Nadella's testimony in the Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman trial. Nadella framed Microsoft as a neutral business partner and discussed the $1 billion OpenAI investment, the need for computing power, and the evolving relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI. The segment also covers Anthropic's new AI deployment company backed by $4 billion from private equity firms.

• Satya Nadella testified in the Musk vs. Altman trial, portraying Microsoft as a neutral partner.
• Nadella explained that the OpenAI investment was driven by the need to compete with Google.
• He highlighted the ongoing challenge of computing power in AI partnerships.
• Nadella said he was surprised when Sam Altman was fired by OpenAI's board.
• Microsoft and OpenAI have since diversified their partnerships with rivals like Anthropic and Amazon.
• Anthropic launched a new AI deployment company funded by $4 billion from PE firms including TPG and Bain.