Leaked Documents Reveal How Much OpenAI Pays Microsoft

Leaked Documents Reveal How Much OpenAI Pays Microsoft

How Much Does OpenAI Pay Microsoft? Leaked documents shed light into how much OpenAI pays Microsoft, offering rare insight into one of tech’s most closely guarded partnerships. According to the leaks, OpenAI paid Microsoft nearly $494 million in 2024, jumping to $865.8 million in the first nine months of 2025. These figures reflect the revenue-sharing deal tied to Microsoft’s $13 billion investment in OpenAI, highlighting the growing scale of AI commercialization. Image Credits:Alex Wong / Getty Images What Does the Revenue Share Include? OpenAI reportedly shares 20% of its revenue with Microsoft, though the exact percentage hasn’t been officially confirmed. Interestingly, Microsoft also returns a portion of revenue from Bing and Azure OpenAI Services to OpenAI. This means the leaked figures represent Microsoft’s net revenue share, not gross earnings, creating a more nuanced picture of the financial flow between the two AI giants. Why Are These Payments Significant? The leaked payments emph…