OpenAI is reworking its agreement with Microsoft, with a focus on a potential IPO and retaining Microsoft's access to AI models.
Microsoft is a critical player in OpenAI's restructuring to become a public benefit corporation while aiming to turn a profit and stay true to its mission of AI for humanity.
Discussions include negotiations on the equity Microsoft will receive in the restructured OpenAI, in exchange for its significant investments.
The companies are revising a contract till 2030, covering IP access and revenue sharing, with Microsoft willing to trade equity for tech access beyond 2030 amidst cooling relations.