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Open AI and Microsoft say they have ironed out their differences, tentatively, not officially.

I'll explain why that is interesting.

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Well, has everything been sorted out? Open AI and Microsoft say they have signed a non-binding

memorandum of understanding for the next phase of their partnership and are working to finalize

the terms. Sources say that clause that rescinds Microsoft's access to OpenAI's most powerful

tech if OpenAI develops artificial general intelligence

remains part of this new deal, but it has been modified. Also, as part of this, OpenAI says its

nonprofit parent will continue to have oversight over the company and will own an equity stake of

more than $100 billion. Quoting Axios.

OpenAI and Microsoft have reached preliminary terms on a revised partnership deal that clears a path

for the maker of ChatchapT to restructure itself, the two companies said Thursday.

OpenAI and Microsoft have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for the next phase

of our partnership, the two companies

said in a joint statement, we are actively working to finalize contractual terms in a definitive

agreement. Together, we remain focused on delivering the best AI tools for everyone grounded

in our shared commitment to safety, end quote. In the Microsoft OpenAI negotiations, both sides appeared to have

gotten enough of what they wanted to move forward, according to sources. Microsoft wanted to

lockdown continued access to OpenAI's technology and products. OpenAI wanted the freedom

to move forward with its restructuring needs and to look beyond Microsoft for cloud providers,

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