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Microsoft and OpenAI Adjust Partnership Terms
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Microsoft and OpenAI have revised their partnership agreement to eliminate cloud exclusivity, enabling OpenAI's models to be deployed on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This change maintains Microsoft's equity stake in OpenAI and ensures a long-term revenue sharing arrangement. The adjustment reflects a strategic shift in the competitive landscape of AI cloud services.
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