CoinWorld news, June 17 (UTC+8), OpenAI and Microsoft (MSFT.O) are increasingly at odds regarding the future of their AI partnership. The startup is attempting to break free from Microsoft's control over its AI products and computing resources and is seeking the tech giant's support for its transformation into a for-profit company. Microsoft's approval is crucial for OpenAI to raise more funds and go public. However, informed sources say that negotiations have been very difficult, to the extent that in recent weeks, OpenAI executives discussed a key option they believe is critical: accusing Microsoft of anti-competitive behavior during the partnership. This may include requesting federal regulators to review contract terms for potential violations of antitrust laws while launching a public relations offensive. Such a move could jeopardize the six-year partnership between the two. According to informed sources, negotiations between Microsoft and OpenAI over the equity stake in the startup after the tech giant's transformation have reached an impasse. Microsoft's demands for a sharehold in the new company far exceed the proportion OpenAI is willing to offer. OpenAI must complete its transformation by the end of the year, or it risks losing a $20 billion financing opportunity.

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