Computerworld September 12, 2025
Microsoft said they are still negotiating, but declined to provide details; OpenAI talked up a possible $100 billion bonanza for its non-profit.
Microsoft and OpenAI are in talks about the future of their partnership, they said in a joint statement Thursday, without providing details. Separately, OpenAI said it wants to go ahead with its previously announced plan to turn its for-profit business into a public benefit corporation, in which its nonprofit organization would own a $100 billion stake.
“Microsoft and OpenAI have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for the next phase of our partnership,” the companies said in a document described as a joint statement, continuing, “Together, we remain focused on delivering the best AI tools for everyone, grounded...







