PYMNTS.com September 12, 2025
Microsoft and OpenAI are getting close to an agreement on the future of their partnership.
The companies said in a joint statement released Thursday (Sept. 11): “Microsoft and OpenAI have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the next phase of our partnership. We are actively working to finalize contractual terms in a definitive agreement. Together, we remain focused on delivering the best AI tools for everyone, grounded in our shared commitment to safety.”
In a separate statement released Thursday, OpenAI Chairman of the Board Bret Taylor said the company will move ahead with a planned evolution announced in May, in which the existing OpenAI nonprofit will not only control but also have an equity stake in a public...
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