Microsoft Eyes Long-Term OpenAI Access Even After AGI Milestone
Microsoft wants lasting access to OpenAI tech—even after AGI—securing its AI future amid regulatory hurdles and Elon Musk’s lawsuit.
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Microsoft Eyes Long-Term OpenAI Access Even After AGI Milestone Microsoft Seeks to Secure Long-Term OpenAI Access Amid AGI Concerns Microsoft is moving to safeguard its strategic edge in artificial intelligence by negotiating extended access to OpenAI’s technology—even if the startup reaches artificial general intelligence (AGI). The current partnership, set to expire once OpenAI declares AGI or by 2030, could leave Microsoft exposed just as its reliance on OpenAI's models deepens. Talks are reportedly at an advanced stage, and while progress is steady, regulatory scrutiny and an ongoing lawsuit from Elon Musk could still derail plans. For Microsoft, whose $13.75 billion investment powers tools like Copilot in Windows, Office, and GitHub, extending this access is critical for long-term innovation and competitiveness. Image Credits:Justin Sullivan / Getty Images At the heart of these negotiations lies Microsoft’s desire to maintain AI leadership, even as OpenAI seeks to evolve beyond its unique nonprofit-for-profit hybrid structure. This setup, or…