OpenAi executives considered the possibility of accusing Microsoft, the company’s main supporter of anti -specific behavior in its partnership, the Wall Street Journal On Monday (16), citing sources familiar with the subject.
OpenAi’s effort could involve the search for a federal regulatory review of the terms of his contract with Microsoft for possible violations of the Antitrust Law, the report said.
Such action could undo one of the most important technological partnerships in the rapid growth field of artificial intelligence.
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OpenAi needs Microsoft’s approval to complete its transition to a public benefit corporation. But the two companies failed to reach an agreement on the details, even after months of negotiations, according to sources.
Companies are discussing the revision of Microsoft’s investment terms, including the future shareholding she will have at OpenAi, according to the sources.
Separately, the The Information He reported that OpenAi wants Microsoft to hold a 33% stake in a restructured unit in exchange for renunciation of future profit rights, citing a source that spoke to OpenAi executives.
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The owner of ChatgPT wants to modify the existing clauses that give Microsoft exclusive rights to host OpenAI models in its cloud, the report added.
Microsoft did not agree with the terms proposed by OpenAi and is allegedly seeking additional startup concessions, according to the The Information.
“The conversations are underway and we are optimistic that we will continue to build together in the coming years,” companies told Reuters in a joint statement.
