Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: “Microsoft and OpenAI are taking fresh steps to reshape their partnership, and what initially looked like a negative for Microsoft is increasingly being seen as a win for both sides.
“Microsoft retains access to the latest models and continues to benefit financially from OpenAI’s growth, while giving up Azure exclusivity at a time when capacity constraints mean it couldn’t fully meet demand anyway.
“The shift gives OpenAI more flexibility to scale, without materially weakening Microsoft’s strategic position in AI.
“Crucially, with a large economic stake still in place, Microsoft remains a direct beneficiary of OpenAI’s success, keeping the long-term alignment firmly intact.”
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