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Jun 20, 2025
OpenAI and Microsoft: A strained alliance
Microsoft and OpenAI, the duo behind some of the biggest AI breakthroughs, are now clashing over who gets more control.
After pouring $13 billion into their partnership, Microsoft wants a bigger stake—if that doesn't happen, talks could stall.
Meanwhile, OpenAI is teaming up with other cloud providers like Google and Oracle to avoid relying too much on Microsoft's Azure.
TL;DR
Microsoft is building its own AI tools and working with others
Things have gotten less friendly between CEOs Satya Nadella and Sam Altman—quick texts have turned into formal calls.
Even with these bumps, Microsoft is building its own AI tools and working with others but still gets access to OpenAI tech until 2030.
This shakeup could change how big tech teams up on AI in the future.