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Kevin Okemwa

OpenAI's Sam Altman breaks silence on Microsoft feud with Satya Nadella — citing "points of tension" amid evolution plans

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during an event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Microsoft on April 4, 2025 in Redmond, Washington.

Investor pressure on OpenAI to evolve into a for-profit venture feels like it's at an all-time high, which is seemingly pushing its multi-billion-dollar partnership with Microsoft to the wall. Reports suggest that Microsoft is holding back the transition while it negotiates favourable terms that will protect its best interests.

As it happens, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has finally broken his silence on the matter, revealing on the New York Times podcast that he recently discussed the future of OpenAI's partnership on a call with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (via Reuters).

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