Microsoft will no longer have exclusive access to OpenAI’s technology

April 27 : Microsoft will no longer have exclusive access to OpenAI’s artificial intelligence models and products, a significant change that would allow the startup to sell its technology across rival cloud platforms including Amazon and Google.

Shares of Microsoft tumbled nearly 3 per cent after the announcement on Monday, while Alphabet and Amazon gained slightly.

Under the reworked partnership, Microsoft will remain OpenAI’s primary cloud partner and have a license to OpenAI intellectual property through 2032.

The Windows maker has emerged as a major player in the artificial intelligence race in recent years thanks to its early bet and access to technology from the ChatGPT creator.