Microsoft reportedly plans to abandon high-risk negotiations with OpenAI

According to the Financial Times, Microsoft (MSFT. O) is preparing to abandon high-risk negotiations with OpenAI regarding the future of its alliance. The report quoted insiders as saying that if the two sides still cannot reach an agreement on key issues such as Microsoft's future shareholding ratio, the tech giant is considering suspending negotiations with the ChatGPT developer. According to the report, Microsoft plans to maintain the right to use OpenAI technology through existing commercial contracts until 2030. The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that OpenAI executives are considering accusing Microsoft of engaging in anti competitive behavior in the transaction. The report added that both parties are discussing revising Microsoft's investment terms, including its future shareholding ratio in this artificial intelligence startup. In a joint statement, the two companies stated, "Negotiations are still ongoing, and we are optimistic about the long-term cooperation and construction in the future