Microsoft, a major investor since 2019, supports OpenAI through Azure and powers tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot with its models. However, tensions between OpenAI and Microsoft have been simmering in recent months, with occasional public clashes.

Tensions between OpenAI and Microsoft over the future of their famed AI partnership are flaring up. OpenAI wants to loosen Microsoft’s grip on its AI products and computing resources, and secure the tech giant’s blessing for its conversion into a for-profit company.

According to media reports, tensions between Microsoft (MSFT) and privately held OpenAI have reached a “boiling point.” The Wall Street Journal was the first to report that executives at OpenAI are discussing the possibility of accusing Microsoft