OpenAI Explores New Investment Path by Revisiting AGI Clause with Microsoft

OpenAI is reportedly considering removing a clause in its agreement with Microsoft that limits the tech giant’s access to OpenAI’s most advanced models upon the creation of “artificial general intelligence” (AGI). This move, as reported by the Financial Times, is aimed at attracting billions of dollars in future investments.

Currently, the agreement stipulates that if OpenAI achieves AGI—a system capable of outperforming humans in most economically valuable tasks—Microsoft would lose access to this groundbreaking technology. The discussions signal a potential shift in strategy for OpenAI, balancing innovation with investment opportunities.

Neither Microsoft nor OpenAI has provided comments on the matter, as per Reuters.

• AGI Definition: Highly autonomous systems surpassing human performance in economically valuable tasks.
• Impact: Revisiting the clause could unlock significant investment opportunities for OpenAI.
• Stakeholders: Microsoft and OpenAI remain silent on ongoing discussions.