A joint statement from OpenAI and Microsoft(openai.com)
42 pointsby davidbarker5 months ago11 comments
  • _alternator_5 months ago
    Wow that’s opaque. Full text:

    > OpenAI and Microsoft have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the next phase of our partnership. We are actively working to finalize contractual terms in a definitive agreement. Together, we remain focused on delivering the best AI tools for everyone, grounded in our shared commitment to safety.

  • patapong5 months ago
    The most interesting thing about this statement is probably the fact that they felt it was neccesary to make such a statement.
    • digdugdirk5 months ago
      Right? Very much a vibe of, "Your mother and I wanted to let you know that we'll be talking about our relationship soon. But we want you to know that we'll always love you."

      I don't know what that means, but also was that ever a concern I should have had before?

    • freehorse5 months ago
      I was expecting they would announce reaching agi :(
    • pwarner5 months ago
      Is someone else launching something next week?
  • tech234a5 months ago
    Here is the same statement posted on Microsoft's website: https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2025/09/11/a-joint-statemen...
    • alamzin5 months ago
      Not completely the same. On OpenAI‘s site it begins with "OpenAI and Microsoft" and on Microsoft‘s with "Microsoft and OpenAI" :)
      • maxbond5 months ago
        A proof by example that equality does not imply identity.
        • hulitu5 months ago
          > A proof by example that equality does not imply identity.

          In this case, is the opposite.

          • maxbond5 months ago
            Hmm? Semantically they are equivalent ("this is the same statement"), bytewise they are not identical ("not completely the same"). Both parent comments are true statements. Things can be in the same equivalence class without being identical. What am I missing?
  • ChrisArchitect5 months ago
    Related:

    OpenAI Takes Big Steps Toward Its Long-Planned Reorganization

    https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/technology/openai-microso...

    (https://archive.is/mLGVY https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45216376)

  • htrp5 months ago
    They are going to couples counseling.
  • ChrisArchitect5 months ago
    Is this some kind of investor-pressured reaction to the supposed Oracle deal? Not sure the exact nature of things but would think some ppl were getting some calls yesterday.
  • SilverElfin5 months ago
    What’s the point of making the statement? Avoiding legal or regulatory consequences for anti competitiveness or for the exploitation of tax free growth as a nonprofit?
  • titmouselucifer5 months ago
    I asked the chatgpt box at the bottom of the screen for additional details, and I think it was lying to me.
  • 5 months ago
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  • happa5 months ago
    Who caved?
  • zb35 months ago
    TLDR?
    • maxbond5 months ago
      Microsoft has tentatively agreed to invest $100B+ into OpenAI's corporate arm. There is not yet a firm, binding agreement. OpenAI says it will remain a nonprofit + public benefit corporation and describes itself as a "philanthropic organization." They're soliciting applications for a $50M pool of grants for things like AI education and "community innovation."
      • Woodi5 months ago
        Still a infomess :>

        Looks like OpenAI dropped Azure in favor of Oracle but MS still invests B's $ ?

        And OpenAI is a "non-profit" so Oracle strait get 75% or more of OpenAI fees ?

        All that strange bilions just like in ad tech... Why manager pay so much bilions ?? It must be managers, who else it can be ? Except govs ofc :)

    • freehorse5 months ago
      It is literally 3 sentences ffs