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Microsoft OpenAI deal rewritten as exclusivity fades and Azure commitment stays
Technology
Published on 28 April 2026
Exclusivity loosens while Azure obligations remain anchored
Microsoft and OpenAI have overhauled their partnership terms, reducing exclusivity and giving OpenAI room to broaden ChatGPT across competing cloud platforms. Microsoft says the update keeps OpenAI’s commitment to use Azure in place, but adds flexibility to expand enterprise offerings. The shift signals a major rewrite of how OpenAI scales with multiple infrastructure partners.
- Exclusivity clauses in the Microsoft OpenAI partnership are being eased
- OpenAI can expand ChatGPT availability across rival cloud platforms
- Azure usage commitments reportedly remain in the updated terms
- Enterprise offerings should see faster and broader scaling
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