Apple is poised to get an observer role on OpenAI’s board, marking a significant step in their AI collaboration, Bloomberg News reports.
Key Details:
- Phil Schiller: Apple’s App Store chief and former marketing lead, has been chosen for the observer position.
- Timeline: The board arrangement is set to take effect later this year, with Schiller yet to attend any meetings.
- Role of Observer: Observers can attend board meetings but lack voting rights or other director powers. However, they gain valuable insights into the company’s decision-making process.
Apple and OpenAI declined to comment on the report when contacted by Reuters.
This move follows Apple’s announcement in June about integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its devices. The integration will enhance Apple’s new “Apple Intelligence” technology across its app suite, including Siri.
New Directors at OpenAI:
In March, OpenAI appointed several new directors to its board, including:
- Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO
- Sue Desmond-Hellmann, former CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Nicole Seligman, former president of Sony Entertainment
- Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart
These additions aim to strengthen OpenAI’s leadership as it continues to innovate in the AI space.
