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Microsoft gains nonexclusive OpenAI license through 2032, ends exclusivity
NewsBytes | April 28, 2026 7:40 PM CST

OpenAI pays Microsoft until 2030

Money-wise, Microsoft no longer pays revenue shares to OpenAI, but OpenAI will keep paying Microsoft until 2030.
Even though Microsoft lost its exclusive hosting rights for APIs, it still owns about 27% of OpenAI's for-profit side and benefits from any growth, including sales through Amazon Web Services.
This move also signals a shift in tech partnerships toward more flexible and open collaborations.


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