TechCheck Microsoft and OpenAI’s slow untangling 6/17/25
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Jun 17, 2025 The podcast dives into the increasingly tense relationship between OpenAI and Microsoft. Once partners in the AI realm, they are now competing fiercely. Central to the drama is the potential announcement of artificial general intelligence (AGI), which could reshape their dynamics even further. Listeners will discover how their collaboration has unraveled and what it means for the future of AI innovation.
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Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Strains
- Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership is fracturing amid diversifying interests and competition.
- Both companies are now building AI models independently and seeking multi-cloud capabilities.
AGI Clause Shapes Partnership
- The original Microsoft-OpenAI deal includes a clause ending their partnership once OpenAI declares achieving AGI.
- This clause influences current tensions, with AGI's arrival possibly serving as a negotiation lever.
AGI Progress Under Scrutiny
- Current evidence suggests we are further from AGI than optimistic claims indicate.
- Some companies publicly temper expectations on AI's reasoning capabilities, contrasting OpenAI's optimistic stance.