Microsoft and OpenAI aren’t breaking up. But they’re not exclusive anymore.

microsoft and openai announced a revised deal on wednesday that loosens their exclusive arrangement. the new terms give both companies more flexibility to pursue other partnerships. microsoft will no longer receive a share of openai's revenue, a key change from the original structure. the agreement keeps microsoft as a major investor in openai, but drops the exclusivity clause that previously limited how each could work with competitors. openai can now more easily sell its technology to microsoft's rivals, and microsoft can invest in other ai labs. the deal reflects how the relationship has evolved since openai's board briefly fired ceo sam altman in late 2023.