Microsoft and OpenAI are currently engaged in discussions to revise the terms of their multibillion-dollar agreement, as reported by TechCrunch citing the Financial Times.

OpenAI, which has received $13 billion in investments from Microsoft, is planning a restructuring to become a public corporation, potentially paving the way for an initial public offering.

A critical issue at hand is Microsoft's stake in OpenAI’s new commercial structure. Sources indicate that the company is willing to relinquish part of its stake in exchange for extended access to OpenAI's technologies post-2030. This is crucial for Microsoft as it integrates OpenAI’s innovations into its products, particularly Copilot.

The negotiations are further complicated by increasing competition, as OpenAI actively expands its corporate business and ambitious infrastructure project Stargate. While the final terms are yet to be determined, their outcome could significantly impact the collaboration between the two companies.