Nadella warned OpenAI could outpace Microsoft, trial reveals
TL;DR
In the Musk–Altman trial, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella disclosed fears that OpenAI could surpass Microsoft, prompting negotiations to secure IP rights and keep a stake in the AI stack. The testimony traces a shifting partnership—from early IP concerns and revenue-sharing tweaks to OpenAI’s ability to operate across providers—while Microsoft has invested over $100 billion in OpenAI and pursued its own model development and external AI alliances as it expands Azure-driven AI infrastructure.
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