OpenAI and Microsoft's relationship is reportedly at an inflection point, with cracks emerging.
OpenAI executives have considered accusing Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior and seeking regulatory review of their contract.
OpenAI wants to reduce Microsoft's control over its intellectual property and resources but needs Microsoft's approval for its for-profit conversion.
The companies are in a standoff over OpenAI's acquisition of the AI coding startup, Windsurf, to prevent Microsoft from gaining Windsurf's intellectual property.
OpenAI has attempted to diminish its reliance on Microsoft for cloud services in recent months.