Holding the "delay" trump card, Microsoft strikes back. Is OpenAI's "putsch" about to fail?

Holding the "Delay" Trump Card, Microsoft Strikes Back. Will OpenAI's "Forced Maneuver" Fail?

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Holding the "Delay" Trump Card, Microsoft Strikes Back. Will OpenAI's "Forced Maneuver" Fail?

On June 19th, according to a report by the Financial Times, informed sources revealed that Microsoft is ready to withdraw from high-stakes negotiations with OpenAI, which concern the future cooperation between the two sides. The reason is that ChatGPT's maker, OpenAI, is seeking to transform into a for-profit company. Informed sources said that if the two sides fail to reach an agreement on key issues, such as Microsoft's shareholding in OpenAI's future structure, Microsoft may suspend the complex negotiations with this $300 billion-valued AI startup. If the negotiations break down, Microsoft will rely on existing commercial contracts and retain the right to use OpenAI's technology until 2030, unless an alternative superior to or equivalent to the current agreement emerges. However, informed sources emphasized that Microsoft is in this...