Microsoft and OpenAI end their exclusive and revenue-sharing deal

Re:Microsoft and OpenAI end their exclusive and revenue-shar... by aurareturn on Monday April 27, 2026 @10:07AM (#47921793)

Does this mean Microsoft gets OpenAI's models for "free" without having to pay them a dime until 2032?

And on top of that, OpenAI still has to pay Microsoft a share of their revenue made on AWS/Google/anywhere until 2030?

And Microsoft owns 27% of OpenAI, period?

That's a damn good deal for Microsoft. Likely the investment that will keep Microsoft's stock relevant for years.

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Re:Microsoft and OpenAI end their exclusive and revenue-shar... by dzonga on Monday April 27, 2026 @11:48AM (#47923149)

own 27%. but are entitled to OpenAI profits of 49% for eternity (if OpenAI is profitable or government steps in)

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Re:Microsoft and OpenAI end their exclusive and revenue-shar... by aurareturn on Monday April 27, 2026 @01:09PM (#47924333)

  own 27%. but are entitled to OpenAI profits of 49% for eternity (if OpenAI is profitable or government steps in)

Where is the 49% coming from? The new deal does not talk about that.

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