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Microsoft and OpenAI tweak the terms of their cloud deal, enabling $500B Stargate AI project
Microsoft will no longer be the exclusive provider of new cloud computing capacity to OpenAI — a new twist in their relationship that clears the way for OpenAI to work with Oracle and others on the $500 billion Stargate AI project announced by the companies Tuesday with President Trump at the White House.
Microsoft loses OpenAI exclusive cloud provider status to $500 billion Stargate project — as the ChatGPT maker races to hoist the AGI flag first
Microsoft is OpenAI's largest investor, with a 49% stake, translating to $14 billion. As part of its complicated partnership with the ChatGPT maker, Microsoft was once the exclusive cloud computing partner for OpenAI. However, OpenAI's $500 billion investment in computing infrastructure changes its relationship with Microsoft.
Microsoft loses status as OpenAI's exclusive cloud provider
Microsoft won’t be the sole cloud provider for OpenAI but can decide whether to deliver the company with capacity or allow another party to fill the need.
Microsoft’s exclusive cloud deal with OpenAI is coming to an end
Microsoft has confirmed that it is no longer the exclusive cloud provider for ChatGPT maker OpenAI despite plans to continue being the AI startup’s leading data center infrastructure provider. The company confirmed in a statement there would be “changes to the exclusivity on new capacity,” but that it would have the right of first refusal.
Microsoft ‘thrilled’ over strategic partnership with OpenAI, Stargate
Microsoft (MSFT) said in a blog post that it is “thrilled” to continue its strategic partnership with OpenAI and to partner on Stargate.
Microsoft is no longer OpenAI’s exclusive cloud provider
Microsoft was once the exclusive provider of data center infrastructure for OpenAI to train and run its AI models. No longer. As part of Stargate, the company’s massive new infrastructure deal with SoftBank,
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Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Is Evolving, Allowing OpenAI To Explore Other Cloud Providers While Microsoft Holds A Key Right Of First Refusal.
Microsoft Announces Changes to OpenAI’s Azure Exclusivity on New Cloud Capacity
Microsoft’s multi-year partnership with OpenAI is taking a new direction as the ChatGPT maker will no longer exclusively choose Microsoft Azure for new cloud capacity.
Microsoft relaxes exclusivity, allowing OpenAI to use rival cloud providers
Microsoft has revised its agreement with OpenAI, allowing the AI company to partner with other cloud service providers (CSPs). However, Microsoft retains the Right of First Refusal (ROFR), giving it a priority to match any competing offers before OpenAI commits to other providers.
Microsoft Changes OpenAI Pact to Allow Use of Rival Cloud Services
The software giant was previously the exclusive cloud provider for OpenAI and now retains right of first refusal.
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