Microsoft has hired Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI, to lead a new artificial intelligence project. This comes after OpenAI's board of directors expressed a lack of confidence in Altman, a prominent figure in the tech industry's efforts to grapple with the promise and potential dangers of AI. Microsoft's decision to bring Altman on board is seen as a sign of the company's commitment to developing AI responsibly, and they have said they look forward to providing him and his team with the resources needed for their work.