Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
OpenAI Risking Billions as Microsoft Deal Talks Stall
By Isha
OpenAI's plans to restructure its corporate and governance model—and secure major new funding—are facing delays due to prolonged negotiations with its main investor, Microsoft. Central issues include Microsoft’s API exclusivity, intellectual property rights, and the so-called “AGI clause” tied to future models. These unresolved talks risk derailing a potential $10 billion investment from SoftBank and hampering OpenAI’s fundraising and IPO ambitions.
Read full story at Economic Times