Microsoft is reportedly in advanced negotiations to revise its agreement with OpenAI, aiming to maintain access to the startup’s cutting-edge AI technology even if OpenAI achieves artificial general intelligence (AGI), according to Bloomberg News, which cited sources familiar with the matter.
Under the current contract, Microsoft could lose certain rights to OpenAI’s most advanced tools once AGI is declared. The two companies are now working on updated terms that would allow Microsoft continued use of OpenAI’s latest models and innovations regardless of that milestone.
Talks have been ongoing for months and are progressing, with a potential agreement expected within weeks. Both Microsoft and OpenAI declined to comment when contacted by Reuters.
The discussions also relate to OpenAI’s shift toward becoming a public-benefit corporation, a move that requires Microsoft’s approval. Negotiations have included a review of Microsoft’s future equity stake in the AI firm. Reports from The Information last month highlighted tensions between the two companies over the AGI clause.
Meanwhile, OpenAI is also facing legal action from co-founder Elon Musk, who accuses the company of abandoning its original nonprofit mission in favour of commercial interests.
The timing is notable, as Microsoft is set to announce its earnings for the June quarter on Wednesday. Its partnership with OpenAI remains a major focus, especially as OpenAI seeks additional cloud resources from rivals such as Google, Oracle, and CoreWeave.
A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday at midnight local time and...
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took effect on Thursday (16 April). U.S. President Donald Trump said a new round of talk...
France and Britain will chair a meeting on Friday (17 April) of around 40 countries aimed at signalling to the ...
Nations and organisations and Beirut react positively to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Lebanese authorities negot...
Russia published addresses of manufacturers allegedly producing drones or components for Ukraine on Wednesday (15 Apr...
A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday at midnight local time and President Donald Trump said the next meeting between the United States and Iran may take place over the weekend, adding to optimism that the Iran war could be nearing an end.
France and Britain will chair a meeting on Friday (17 April) of around 40 countries aimed at signalling to the United States that some of its closest allies are ready to play a role in restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz once conditions allow.
Nations and organisations and Beirut react positively to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Lebanese authorities negotiated the pause with Israel after an historic meeting on Tuesday in the U.S with President Donald Trump making the announcement on Thursday 16 April.
Russia published addresses of manufacturers allegedly producing drones or components for Ukraine on Wednesday (15 April), warning European countries against plans to step up UAV supplies to Kyiv.
Dubai’s most iconic hotel, the Burj Al Arab, is set to close for the first time since opening in 1999 as it begins an extensive 18-month refurbishment aimed at preserving its status as a global symbol of luxury.
Azerbaijan and Russia have announced a formal settlement over the 2024 crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Embraer 190 near Aktau, confirming that all outstanding issues, including compensation, have been resolved.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that there was a "good chance" of a peace deal between Lebanon and Israel happening soon, after he announced a 10-day ceasefire between the two countries.
Türkiye is reeling after a second school shooting in as many days, after a 14-year-old student killed nine people - eight pupils and one teacher - and wounded 13 others at a middle school in the south-eastern province of Kahramanmaraş on Wednesday, officials said.
North Korea is making “very serious” advances in its nuclear weapons capabilities, with signs of a new uranium enrichment facility and increased activity at a key complex, the International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi has said.
The Middle East crisis is reshaping transport choices worldwide, turning electric vehicles from a long-term climate goal into an immediate economic calculation.
China’s export growth slowed sharply in March, as the fallout from the Middle East conflict pushed up energy and shipping costs, weakening global demand and exposing risks in Beijing’s reliance on manufacturing to drive growth.
A French fashion label is placing China at the heart of its global ambitions, choosing Shanghai for its worldwide debut in a move that shows growing confidence in the country’s consumer market and cultural influence.
Walt Disney is planning to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the coming weeks, with many of the reductions expected to affect its marketing division, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the plans.
Major automakers showcased new electric vehicles at the New York Auto Show this week, under the slogan “electrification is the future." However, weakening demand in the United States and intense competition with China are raising questions for markets across the globe, including the South Caucasus.
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