News of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's surprise ouster dominated tech news this past weekend, and it continues to swirl today. Altman and others have also pushed for a new board at OpenAI. Mira Murati, OpenAI's chief technology officer, had briefly held the position after Altman was removed. ... Those clients will need to know that Microsoft’s vital code can’t be scrambled by a Silicon Valley soap opera." Part of the backdrop: investor enthusiasm for the potential of AI technology, which has driven several stocks higher this year.

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