Microsoft and OpenAI dueling over artificial general intelligence, The Information reports
MICROSOFT and OpenAI are at odds over a contractual provision related to artificial general intelligence, The Information reported on Wednesday.
Under the current terms, when OpenAI achieves AGI, Microsoft's access to such a technology would be void. Microsoft wants OpenAI to remove that clause but so far OpenAI has refused, the report said.
The report comes at a time when one of the most pivotal partnerships in the field of AI is under strain.
OpenAI needs Microsoft's approval to complete its transition into a public-benefit corporation. But the two have not been able to agree on details even after months of negotiations, according to sources.
Microsoft partnered with OpenAI in 2019, investing $1 billion to support the startup's development of AI technologies on its Azure cloud platform.
The companies did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. In multiple statements addressing recent media speculation, both have said that discussions are ongoing and they remain optimistic about a long-term partnership.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Malay Mail
13 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Despite export bans, Nvidia hits record US$3.77t valuation to reclaim world's most valuable company title
ISTANBUL, June 26 — United States (US) chipmaker Nvidia reclaimed its position as the world's most valuable company on Wednesday after its shares rose 4.33 per cent to a record closing high of US$154.31 (RM652), Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. The rally pushed Nvidia's market capitalisation to US$3.77 trillion, overtaking Microsoft as the world's most valuable company by market cap. The new milestone surpassed its previous closing record of US$149.43 set on Jan 6. Nvidia remains the dominant player in the global market for graphics processing units (GPUs), which are critical for powering artificial intelligence (AI) systems and large language models. Despite facing a US export ban and being locked out of the Chinese market, Nvidia's share performance has exceeded market expectations. In April, the US government under President Donald Trump imposed tighter export controls that halted the sale of Nvidia's H20 AI chip, designed specifically to comply with earlier restrictions. As a result, Nvidia wrote down US$4.5 billion in inventory and estimated that the new controls could cost the company up to US$8 billion in sales. The company has since adjusted its forecasts to exclude any revenue from China. Still, Nvidia posted strong financial results in May, reporting a 69 per cent year-on-year increase in total revenue, driven largely by a 73 per cent surge in its data centre business. — Bernama-Anadolu
The Star
14 hours ago
- The Star
Microsoft and OpenAI dueling over artificial general intelligence, The Information reports
FILE PHOTO: OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File photo (Reuters) -Microsoft and OpenAI are at odds over a contractual provision related to artificial general intelligence, The Information reported on Wednesday. Under the current terms, when OpenAI achieves AGI, Microsoft's access to such a technology would be void. Microsoft wants OpenAI to remove that clause but so far OpenAI has refused, the report said. "We have a long-term, productive partnership that has delivered amazing AI tools for everyone. Talks are ongoing and we are optimistic we will continue to build together for years to come," OpenAI and Microsoft said in a joint statement emailed to Reuters. The report comes at a time when one of the most pivotal partnerships in the field of AI is under strain. OpenAI needs Microsoft's approval to complete its transition into a public-benefit corporation. But the two have not been able to agree on details even after months of negotiations, according to sources. Microsoft partnered with OpenAI in 2019, investing $1 billion to support the startup's development of AI technologies on its Azure cloud platform. (Reporting by Niket Nishant and Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru; Additional reporting by Harshita Meenaktshi; Editing by Alan Barona)
The Sun
14 hours ago
- The Sun
Microsoft and OpenAI dueling over artificial general intelligence, The Information reports
MICROSOFT and OpenAI are at odds over a contractual provision related to artificial general intelligence, The Information reported on Wednesday. Under the current terms, when OpenAI achieves AGI, Microsoft's access to such a technology would be void. Microsoft wants OpenAI to remove that clause but so far OpenAI has refused, the report said. The report comes at a time when one of the most pivotal partnerships in the field of AI is under strain. OpenAI needs Microsoft's approval to complete its transition into a public-benefit corporation. But the two have not been able to agree on details even after months of negotiations, according to sources. Microsoft partnered with OpenAI in 2019, investing $1 billion to support the startup's development of AI technologies on its Azure cloud platform. The companies did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. In multiple statements addressing recent media speculation, both have said that discussions are ongoing and they remain optimistic about a long-term partnership.
