OpenAI, Microsoft end exclusive AI sales deal

Microsoft and OpenAI are ending their partnership that granted the former exclusive rights to sell the latter’s AI models. It allows the ChatGPT maker to work with other cloud rivals, such as Amazon.

Under the new deal, Microsoft will no longer pay a share of revenue on OpenAI products it resells through its cloud platform. Both companies said the change will simplify their relationship and give them more flexibility to grow.

More cloud partnerships
OpenAI can now offer its technology through multiple cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services. This helps the company meet rising demand for AI tools worldwide.

What stays the same
Microsoft will remain OpenAI’s main cloud partner, and new AI products will still launch first on Azure. The tech giant will also continue to earn a share of OpenAI’s revenue until 2030.

The revised deal reflects the fast-growing and competitive AI market, where companies are expanding partnerships to reach more users.