It is reported that key negotiations between Microsoft and OpenAI have hit a deadlock: access rights after the realization of AGI have become the core disagreement

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2025.06.26 03:25
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According to reports, Microsoft and OpenAI have differences over the terms of their contract related to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Under the current agreement, if OpenAI achieves a breakthrough in AGI, Microsoft's access to the technology will automatically terminate. Reports indicate that Microsoft is requesting the removal of this restriction clause, but OpenAI currently insists on retaining it. The two parties stated in a joint declaration: "We have established a long-term mutually beneficial partnership, jointly creating outstanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for the public. Relevant discussions are ongoing, and we are confident in our continued cooperation in the future." The release of this statement comes at a time when this globally influential AI alliance is facing a test of its relationship. Insiders revealed that OpenAI needs Microsoft's approval to complete its transformation into a public benefit corporation, but after months of negotiations, the two sides have still not reached an agreement on specific terms. Looking back to 2019, Microsoft invested $1 billion in this startup to support its development of AI technology based on the Azure cloud platform, thus initiating their strategic cooperation

According to reports, Microsoft (MSFT.US) and OpenAI have differences regarding the terms of their contract related to artificial general intelligence (AGI). Under the current agreement, if OpenAI achieves a breakthrough in AGI, Microsoft's access to the technology will automatically terminate. Reports indicate that Microsoft is requesting the removal of this restriction clause, but OpenAI currently insists on retaining it.

In a joint statement, both parties said: "We have established a long-term mutually beneficial partnership, jointly creating excellent artificial intelligence (AI) tools for the public. Relevant discussions are ongoing, and we are confident in our continued cooperation in the future."

The release of this statement comes at a time when this globally influential AI alliance is facing a test of its relationship. Sources reveal that OpenAI needs Microsoft's approval to complete its transformation into a public benefit corporation, but after months of negotiations, the two sides have still not reached an agreement on specific terms.

Looking back to 2019, Microsoft invested $1 billion in this startup to support its development of AI technology based on the Azure cloud platform, thus initiating their strategic cooperation