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Microsoft and OpenAI reach non-binding deal to allow OpenAI to restructure

OpenAI's nonprofit parent retains control with an equity stake valued over $100 billion under a new deal with Microsoft to enable capital raising and maintain mission focus.

  • Microsoft and OpenAI have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for the 'next phase' of their partnership, according to their joint statement.
  • The New York Times reported that the new agreement modifies the clause preventing Microsoft from accessing OpenAI's most powerful technology if human-like AGI is reached.
  • OpenAI is giving an equity stake worth at least $100 billion to its nonprofit arm, allowing for a transition to a public benefit corporation.
  • Microsoft has invested over $13 billion into OpenAI and is entitled to 49 percent of its future profits.
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Microsoft has been associated with OpenAI since 2016, when Bill Gates' company allocated IT capabilities to start-up in exchange for access to the results of its research.

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Bloomberg broke the news in United States on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
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