Microsoft (MSFT, Financial) and OpenAI are reportedly in disagreement over contract terms related to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Under current agreements, Microsoft's access to AGI technology would terminate upon its realization by OpenAI. Microsoft seeks to remove this clause, but OpenAI has yet to agree. Despite these differences, both companies highlight their productive and longstanding collaboration, expressing optimism for continued cooperation.
The ongoing discussions are crucial as OpenAI requires Microsoft's consent to transition into a public benefit corporation. However, after months of negotiations, both parties have been unable to finalize the details. Microsoft initially invested $1 billion in OpenAI in 2019 to support AI development on its Azure cloud platform.
