
Nadella warned OpenAI could outpace Microsoft, trial reveals
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.









