Microsoft and OpenAI end exclusivity agreement, opening up potential partnerships with Amazon and Google — Microsoft will continue to receive revenue share through 2030

Microsoft and OpenAI have loosened their exclusivity deal, letting OpenAI use other cloud providers while Microsoft stays its primary cloud partner.

Microsoft will keep a revenue share through 2030 and a nonexclusive license to OpenAI models through 2032.

The change could help OpenAI pursue an IPO and new partnerships, including potential deals with Amazon and Google.

The revised terms preserve Microsoft’s strategic ties while giving OpenAI more flexibility in cloud and investor relationships.