Trending Now - Microsoft and Openai Revise Partnership, Ending Revenue Sharing

WHO:

Entrepreneur - Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement to 7% of its workforce.

ABC News Business - Microsoft and OpenAI are the organizations involved in the partnership.

Techmeme - Aaron Holmes is a contributor reporting on the changes to the agreement.

WHAT:

TechCrunch - OpenAI has won major concessions from Microsoft that will allow it to sell products on AWS, while Microsoft will receive more cash in a revenue-share agreement as part of the new terms.

VentureBeat - OpenAI's models will be available on AWS Bedrock within weeks, alongside a new Stateful Runtime Environment.

VentureBeat - OpenAI's CFO and board have questioned the wisdom of massive data-center spending due to slowing growth, as the company missed an internal goal of reaching 1 billion weekly active ChatGPT users by the end of 2025 and missed multiple monthly revenue targets earlier in 2026.

ABC News Business - Microsoft will no longer pay a share of its revenue to OpenAI, marking a significant shift in their partnership.

Techmeme - The amended agreement allows OpenAI to sell its models on competing cloud providers, enhancing its market reach.

Techmeme - Microsoft and OpenAI have amended their deal to allow OpenAI to serve all its products across any cloud provider.

TechCrunch - OpenAI has won major concessions from Microsoft that will allow it to sell products on AWS.

Techmeme - The amended agreement replaces a clause that granted Microsoft IP rights until OpenAI achieved "AGI" with a fixed-term agreement.

ABC News Business - Microsoft will no longer pay a share of its revenue to OpenAI, marking a significant shift in their partnership.

Techmeme - The amended agreement allows OpenAI to serve all its products across any cloud provider, enhancing its market reach.

Techmeme - The previous clause granting Microsoft IP rights until OpenAI achieved "AGI" has been replaced with a fixed-term agreement.

VentureBeat - The amended agreement marks the most significant restructuring since Microsoft first invested $1 billion in OpenAI in 2019.

VentureBeat - OpenAI will continue paying a revenue share to Microsoft through 2030 at a rate of 20 percent, but this obligation is now subject to a total cap, the amount of which has not been disclosed.

VentureBeat - Microsoft retains a license to OpenAI's intellectual property for models and products through 2032, but this license is now explicitly non-exclusive.

VentureBeat - OpenAI's models will be available on AWS Bedrock within weeks, alongside a new Stateful Runtime Environment.

TechCrunch - OpenAI has won major concessions from Microsoft that will allow it to sell products on AWS, while Microsoft will receive more cash in a revenue-share agreement as part of the new terms.

VentureBeat - Microsoft and OpenAI announced a significant overhaul of their partnership, ending key exclusivity and revenue-sharing terms that had defined their relationship for years.

VentureBeat - OpenAI will continue to pay Microsoft a revenue share through 2030 at a rate of 20 percent, but this obligation is now subject to a total cap, the amount of which has not been disclosed.

VentureBeat - Microsoft retains a license to OpenAI's intellectual property for models and products through 2032, but this license is now explicitly non-exclusive.

VentureBeat - OpenAI's models will be available on AWS Bedrock within weeks, alongside a new Stateful Runtime Environment.

TechCrunch - OpenAI's CFO and board have questioned the wisdom of massive data-center spending due to slowing growth, as the company missed an internal goal of reaching 1 billion weekly active ChatGPT users by the end of 2025 and missed multiple monthly revenue targets earlier in 2026.

ABC News Business - Microsoft will no longer pay a share of its revenue to OpenAI, marking a significant shift in their partnership.

Techmeme - The amended agreement allows OpenAI to sell its models on competing cloud providers, enhancing its market reach.

Techmeme - Microsoft and OpenAI have amended their deal to allow OpenAI to serve all its products across any cloud provider.

TechCrunch - OpenAI has won major concessions from Microsoft that will allow it to sell products on AWS.

TechCrunch - Microsoft will receive more cash in a revenue-share agreement as part of the new terms.

ABC News Business - Microsoft will no longer pay a share of its revenue to OpenAI, marking a significant shift in their partnership.

Techmeme - The amended agreement allows OpenAI to sell its models on competing cloud providers, enhancing its market reach.

Techmeme - The previous clause granting Microsoft IP rights until OpenAI achieved "AGI" has been replaced with a fixed-term agreement.

Entrepreneur - The downsizing is part of Microsoft's strategy to ramp up AI investments, as companies claim smaller teams can accomplish more with AI tools.

ABC News Business - Microsoft will no longer pay a share of its revenue to OpenAI.

Techmeme - Microsoft and OpenAI have amended their deal to allow OpenAI to sell its models on competing cloud providers.

Techmeme - The amended agreement replaces a clause that granted Microsoft IP rights until OpenAI achieved "AGI" with a fixed-term agreement.

WHERE:

Techmeme - The changes to the partnership affect the operations of Microsoft and OpenAI, which are based in the United States.

WHY:

VentureBeat - The restructuring of the partnership was driven by OpenAI's need for multi-cloud flexibility to meet enterprise demands.

Techmeme - The rapid pace of innovation necessitates the evolution of the partnership to benefit customers and both companies.

Techmeme - The rapid pace of innovation requires the evolution of the partnership to benefit customers and both companies.

Techmeme - The evolution of the partnership is driven by the rapid pace of innovation in the AI sector, necessitating changes to benefit customers and both companies.

Entrepreneur - The decision to downsize is motivated by the belief that AI tools enable smaller teams to be more efficient.

Techmeme - The rapid pace of innovation necessitates the evolution of the partnership to benefit customers and both companies.

HOW:

VentureBeat - The amended agreement transforms the partnership into a strategic but arm's-length commercial relationship, allowing both companies to pursue rival relationships.

Ars Technica - The amended agreement clears the way for OpenAI models to run on Amazon Bedrock.

Techmeme - The partnership was amended to provide long-term clarity regarding the terms of their collaboration.

(UPDATED April 28, 2026 13:25 UTC)

OpenAI has secured significant concessions from Microsoft, enabling it to sell its products on AWS, while Microsoft will benefit from a revenue-share agreement that provides additional cash flow. In the coming weeks, OpenAI's models will be accessible on AWS Bedrock, accompanied by a new Stateful Runtime Environment, as the company seeks multi-cloud flexibility to better meet enterprise demands. This amended agreement establishes a strategic yet arm's-length partnership, allowing both OpenAI and Microsoft to explore rival relationships in the tech landscape.

(UPDATED April 28, 2026 11:30 UTC)

Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its partnership with OpenAI, stating it will no longer pay a share of its revenue to the AI company. The amended agreement allows OpenAI to sell its models on competing cloud providers, including AWS, and serves all its products across any cloud platform, enhancing its market reach. This change replaces a previous clause that granted Microsoft intellectual property rights until OpenAI achieved artificial general intelligence, reflecting the rapid pace of innovation and the need for a more flexible partnership.

(UPDATED April 28, 2026 05:54 UTC)

Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its partnership with OpenAI, as it will no longer pay a share of its revenue to the AI company. The amended agreement allows OpenAI to serve its products across any cloud provider, enhancing its market reach, while Microsoft retains a non-exclusive license to OpenAI's intellectual property through 2032. OpenAI will continue to pay Microsoft a revenue share of 20 percent until 2030, but this obligation is now capped at an undisclosed amount, and OpenAI's models are expected to be available on AWS Bedrock within weeks.

(UPDATED April 28, 2026 04:12 UTC)

Microsoft and OpenAI have announced a major overhaul of their partnership, which will end key exclusivity and revenue-sharing terms that have shaped their relationship for years. OpenAI will continue to pay Microsoft a revenue share of 20 percent through 2030, but this obligation is now capped at an undisclosed amount, while Microsoft retains a non-exclusive license to OpenAI's intellectual property until 2032. Additionally, OpenAI's models are set to be available on AWS Bedrock within weeks, as the company faces scrutiny over its data-center spending amid missed growth targets.

(UPDATED April 28, 2026 01:28 UTC)

Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its partnership with OpenAI, stating it will no longer pay a share of its revenue to the AI company. The amended agreement now allows OpenAI to sell its models on competing cloud providers, including the ability to run on Amazon Bedrock, which enhances its market reach. This evolution in their partnership comes in response to the rapid pace of innovation, aiming to benefit customers and both companies.

(UPDATED April 27, 2026 21:20 UTC)

OpenAI has secured significant concessions from Microsoft, enabling it to sell its products on Amazon Web Services. As part of this new agreement, Microsoft will benefit from an increased revenue-share arrangement. Additionally, the amended terms allow OpenAI's models to operate on Amazon Bedrock, expanding their reach in the tech landscape.

(UPDATED April 27, 2026 19:20 UTC)

Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its partnership with OpenAI, stating that it will no longer pay a share of its revenue to the AI company. The amended agreement now allows OpenAI to sell its models on competing cloud providers, which will enhance its market reach, while the previous clause granting Microsoft IP rights until OpenAI achieved "AGI" has been replaced with a fixed-term agreement. This evolution in their partnership is driven by the rapid pace of innovation in the AI sector, aiming to benefit customers and both companies.

(UPDATED April 27, 2026 17:23 UTC)

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement to seven percent of its workforce as part of a strategy to ramp up investments in artificial intelligence. The company believes that smaller teams can accomplish more with AI tools, which has led to this decision to downsize. This move reflects a growing trend among companies looking to enhance efficiency through the use of advanced technology.

(UPDATED April 27, 2026 15:33 UTC)

Microsoft and OpenAI have made significant changes to their partnership, with Microsoft no longer paying a share of its revenue to OpenAI. The amended agreement allows OpenAI to sell its models on competing cloud providers and replaces a previous clause that granted Microsoft intellectual property rights until OpenAI achieved artificial general intelligence. This evolution in their collaboration aims to keep pace with the rapid innovation in the industry and provide long-term clarity for both companies and their customers.