The next phase of the Microsoft OpenAI partnership

OpenAI and Microsoft have updated their partnership agreement to simplify collaboration and provide long-term clarity. This new phase aims to support continued AI innovation at a large scale. The agreement strengthens their joint commitment to advancing AI technology.

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PublishedMonday, April 27, 2026 at 8:00 AMApr 27, 08:00 AM

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OpenAI and Microsoft announce an amended agreement that simplifies the partnership, adds long-term clarity, and supports continued AI innovation at scale.

The rapid pace of innovation requires us to continue to evolve our partnership to benefit our customers and both companies. Today, we are announcing an amended agreement to simplify our partnership and the way we work together, grounded in flexibility, certainty, and a focus on delivering the benefits of AI broadly. The greater predictability in the amended agreement strengthens our joint ability to build and operate AI platforms at scale while providing both companies the flexibility to pursue new opportunities. The agreement spells out:

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The next phase of the Microsoft OpenAI partnership

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