Microsoft ends revenue sharing with OpenAI

The Report Desk

Published: April 29, 2026, 01:07 PM

Microsoft ends revenue sharing with OpenAI

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Microsoft has said it will no longer share revenue with OpenAI, signalling a shift in their long-standing artificial intelligence partnership.

The change comes as both companies adjust their roles after years of close collaboration that helped drive the global AI boom.

OpenAI had relied on Microsoft’s cloud platform to build and run its systems, while Microsoft used OpenAI’s technology in products like its AI assistant.

Despite the shift, OpenAI said it will continue to share part of its revenue with Microsoft until 2030. Microsoft also remains OpenAI’s main cloud partner, with its Azure platform expected to host new products first in most cases.

At the same time, OpenAI has started working with other cloud providers, including Amazon, Google and Oracle, as it looks to reduce dependence on a single partner.

Analysts say the updated arrangement could help OpenAI move toward a future public listing while giving Microsoft more freedom to develop its own AI tools and partnerships.

The move reflects a broader shift in the fast-growing AI sector, where major companies are redefining alliances to stay competitive.

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