ChatGPT developer OpenAI is in discussions to remove a provision that bars commercial entities such as Microsoft from using its most powerful AI models once the start-up achieves 'artificial general intelligence' (AGI).
OpenAI is considering removing the stipulation from its corporate structure to allow Microsoft to continue investing in the company and accessing all of its technology after AGI is achieved.
The provision was included to prevent powerful technologies like AGI from being misused for commercial gain and give ownership of the technology to OpenAI's non-profit board.
OpenAI's shift towards a for-profit focus has attracted criticism and led to the departure of several key members of the company's founding team.