OtherJun 5, 2026, 11:56 PM
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft's board after almost a decade
Summary
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft's board after almost a decade. Hoffman was one of OpenAI's first donors, and he left its board in 2023 as the nonprofit cozied up with Microsoft.
Why it matters
Hoffman's departure from Microsoft's board is due to potential conflicts of interest arising from his ties to OpenAI and Microsoft's close partnership with OpenAI.
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