Microsoft and OpenAI tweak the terms of their cloud deal, enabling $500B Stargate AI project
Microsoft will no longer be the exclusive provider of new cloud computing capacity to OpenAI — a new twist in their relationship that clears the way for OpenAI to work with Oracle and others on the $500 billion Stargate AI project announced by the companies Tuesday with President Trump at the White House.
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Microsoft introduces DeepSeek’s R1 AI model on Azure and GitHub
Microsoft (MSFT.O) has expanded its artificial intelligence offerings by making Chinese startup DeepSeek’s R1 AI model available on its Azure
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Microsoft loses status as OpenAI's exclusive cloud provider
Microsoft won’t be the sole cloud provider for OpenAI but can decide whether to deliver the capacity or allow another company to do it.
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OpenAI may now also use cloud providers other than Microsoft
Microsoft and OpenAI are loosening the tight bond that connects them. In future, OpenAI will be able to obtain cloud capacities for its AI from elsewhere.
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Microsoft and OpenAI tweak the terms of their cloud deal, enabling $500B Stargate AI project
The OpenAI logo at the company’s 2023 developer conference. (GeekWire File Photo / Todd Bishop) Microsoft will no longer be the exclusive provider of new cloud computing capacity to OpenAI — a ...
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Microsoft reports $24.1 billion Q4 profit
Microsoft on Wednesday reported profits of $24.1 billion in the recently ended quarter, but shares slid on worries over its vital cloud computing business. Microsoft revenue grew to $69.6 billion and the amount of money taken in by its "intelligence cloud" unit climbed to $25.
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