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Microsoft is OpenAI’s largest investor, with a 49% stake, translating to $14 billion.

However, OpenAI’s $500 billion investment in computing infrastructure changes its relationship with Microsoft.

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OpenAI won’t just be relying on Microsoft for The Stargate Project.

For context, Microsoft will be the first option to host OpenAI workloads in its cloud infrastructure and services.

However, if it can’t meet the requirements, OpenAI can source the services from competitors.

This news comes amid reports citing OpenAI complaints aboutMicrosoft’s struggles to meet its cloud computational needs.

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Interestingly, market analysts predictMicrosoft could acquire OpenAI in 3 yearsas investor interest in AI begins to fade.

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