Sam Altman on Monday joined Microsoft

Sam Altman, the former CEO and co-founder of OpenAI

He joined Microsoft as the new head of its cloud and AI business

Altman is a well-known figure in the tech industry, having previously founded several startups, including Y Combinator and Loopt.

Satya Nadella said in a statement that Altman is a "visionary leader" who will "help us shape the future of computing and AI

Altman is expected to play a key role in Microsoft's AI strategy

He is also expected to work on ensuring that Microsoft's AI products are used in a responsible and ethical manner