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OpenAI has hired Mike Liberatore, former CFO of xAI, as its new chief business officer, intensifying the rivalry with Elon Musk's xAI. Liberatore will lead OpenAI's AI infrastructure initiatives, following a $300 billion deal with Oracle. The move highlights the fierce competition for talent and data center capacity in the AI sector.

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  • Mike Liberatore leaves xAI after less than four months to join OpenAI as chief business officer. 10s
  • Liberatore will help lead OpenAI's AI infrastructure push alongside CFO Sarah Fryer. 19s
  • OpenAI recently signed a $300 billion deal with Oracle to secure compute resources. 31s
  • The competition between OpenAI and xAI is focused on data centers, talent, and executive recruitment. 46s
  • xAI has experienced multiple executive departures, including its general counsel and a senior attorney. 1m 23s
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OpenAI hires former xAI CFO fueling Altman, Musk rivalry
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CNBC
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OpenAI hires former xAI CFO fueling Altman, Musk rivalry

Mike Liberatore, former CFO at xAI, joins OpenAI as chief business officer to lead AI infrastructure efforts.

OpenAI hires former xAI CFO fueling Altman, Musk rivalry
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OpenAI hires former xAI CFO fueling Altman, Musk rivalry

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is willing to run at a loss to secure compute, signing a $300 billion deal with Oracle.

OpenAI hires former xAI CFO fueling Altman, Musk rivalry
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OpenAI hires former xAI CFO fueling Altman, Musk rivalry

The hiring underscores the AI race, focusing on data centers and talent as key battlegrounds.

Musk, Altman rivalry escalates with new OpenAI hire
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Musk, Altman rivalry escalates with new OpenAI hire

OpenAI poaches Mike Liberatore, former finance chief at xAI, to oversee business finance for AI infrastructure.

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Musk, Altman rivalry escalates with new OpenAI hire

Liberatore will manage OpenAI's CapEx, including a $300 billion Oracle contract.

Musk, Altman rivalry escalates with new OpenAI hire
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Musk, Altman rivalry escalates with new OpenAI hire

The hire marks another escalation in the rivalry between Musk and Sam Altman and highlights the AI talent war.

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