OpenAI Plans to Reduce Revenue Share with Microsoft by 2030: What It Means for the Future
OpenAI is making significant changes to its revenue-sharing agreement with Microsoft, anticipating a decrease in the percentage of revenue shared by 2030. This shift is part of a broader strategy that includes transitioning its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation (PBC) while remaining under the control of its nonprofit division.
Changes in Revenue Sharing Agreement
According to a report from The Information, OpenAI currently shares 20% of its top-line revenue with Microsoft. However, the AI company has informed its investors that it expects this percentage to drop to 10% by the end of the decade. This adjustment reflects OpenAI’s evolving financial strategy and partnership dynamics.
Microsoft’s Investment and Contractual Obligations
Microsoft has invested billions into OpenAI, solidifying their partnership through a contract that extends until 2030. Key elements of this agreement include:
- Revenue sharing between OpenAI and Microsoft.
- Exclusive rights for Microsoft to utilize OpenAI’s intellectual property (IP) in its AI products.
- Exclusivity on OpenAI’s APIs available through Azure.
Future Corporate Structure and Microsoft’s Approval
As OpenAI moves towards its new corporate structure, Microsoft has yet to approve the proposal. The tech giant is reportedly concerned about ensuring that the new structure will safeguard its substantial financial investment in OpenAI.
Both OpenAI and Microsoft have not responded to requests for comment regarding these developments.
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