The artificial intelligence-focused collaboration between OpenAI and Microsoft, which has been ongoing since 2019, has been brought back to the table with the change of corporate structure. As part of OpenAI’s preparations for its IPO and new organizational model, the two companies are entering a comprehensive negotiation process.
Microsoft and OpenAI collaboration moves to a new dimension
OpenAI’s current transformation plan envisions the company moving away from its non-profit roots and towards a more commercial model. In this process, Microsoft wants to both protect its rights in existing agreements and guarantee its access to future artificial intelligence technologies. The technology sharing agreement signed in 2019 and valid until 2030 has also been put on the agenda to be revised.
It is stated that Microsoft is open to waiving some of its privileges by reducing its shareholding in OpenAI; in return, the company is trying to secure its strategic position in advanced artificial intelligence projects.
OpenAI, on the other hand, continues its work on the “public benefit company” model. This model allows OpenAI to continue its social benefit-based work while also accepting investors.
However, the company’s contacts with major technology companies other than Microsoft have complicated the relationship. New infrastructure partnerships with SoftBank and Oracle have positioned OpenAI as a direct competitor to Microsoft.
Despite this, Microsoft continues to provide computing power to OpenAI’s systems and directly benefits from its technologies. What do you think about this? You can share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
