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OpenAI caps Microsoft revenue sharing at 38 billion as payouts reach a hard ceiling
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Published on 12 May 2026
A hard $38 billion ceiling changes the deal’s upside
OpenAI has reportedly capped its revenue-sharing payments to Microsoft at $38 billion, according to The Information. The move suggests the partnership’s financial upside for Microsoft is now limited, even if OpenAI’s earnings keep rising. The report does not detail the trigger or whether additional terms adjust future economics beyond the cap.
- OpenAI’s revenue share to Microsoft is capped at $38 billion
- The Information reports the cap is now in effect
- Microsoft’s upside may be limited even as business grows
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