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Does Microsoft own OpenAI?
Microsoft has invested $13 billion in OpenAI, according to those familiar with the situation.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman presented at OpenAI Dev Day.
Reportedly, Microsoft’s recent investment in OpenAI came to the tune of $10 billion.
But that’s not the same as 49% ownership.
It’s difficult to determine why the graphic was changed.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman presented at OpenAI Dev Day.
Based on the report by the Financial Times, it seems that the previous chart was incorrect.
OpenAI backers do not own equity shareholdings, according to the report.
Microsoft also clarified the situation in a statement earlier this month.
OpenAI’s graphic illustrating its structure used to list Microsoft as a minority owner.(Image credit: OpenAI)
OpenAI vs OpenAI
The unique structure of OpenAI has reportedly led to tensions.
OpenAI was founded, and still is, a charity.
The Altman firing and rehiring saga seemingly pushed tensions to a head.
The OpenAI website now lists Microsoft as having a minority economic interest rather than being a minority owner.(Image credit: OpenAI)
Microsoft now has a non-voting seat on the OpenAI board.
Reportedly, Microsoft getting a voting seat was never viewed as an option by OpenAI.
Microsoft’s massive investment in OpenAI sees Azure as the exclusive cloud partner of OpenAI.
Microsoft and OpenAI are both competitors and partners.
That partnership also has OpenAI share IP with Microsoft exclusively.
AGI refers to AI that’s more intelligent than humans.
It’s a major focus of OpenAI and is even the first entry on theorganization’s about page.
OpenAI and Microsoft have a complex relationship that involves billions of dollars, confidential agreements, and shared IP.
Large-scale training of AI can accelerate growth rapidly.
What’s in a name?
Microsoft and OpenAI have an extremely close relationship that will likely face increasing scrutiny in the future.
The CMA will look into whether OpenAI and Microsoft’s relationship has resulted in a relevant merger.
But I can see why the CMA could investigate the relationship.
That’s reportedly what happened after Altman was fired.
