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Microsoft AI chief confirms plan to ditch OpenAI | Windows Central
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Microsoft is reportedly planning to move away from its reliance on OpenAI, as the latter faces financial difficulties. Microsoft AI lead Mustafa Suleyman indicated that the company aims to develop its own foundation models by 2026, positioning itself as a competitor to OpenAI. This shift follows a history of a tumultuous relationship between the two firms, with Microsoft holding a significant stake in OpenAI and previously reworking their partnership to allow OpenAI to seek resources from other cloud providers.
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- Microsoft plans to develop its own AI models by 2026.
- OpenAI is struggling financially, requiring constant cash injections.
- Microsoft's shift positions it as a direct competitor to OpenAI.