OpenAI and Microsoft Restructure Partnership: AGI Clause Dropped, AWS Sales Unlocked

OpenAI and Microsoft announced an amended partnership that removes the longstanding AGI clause — a provision that had governed the deal based on whether OpenAI achieved artificial general intelligence. The restructured agreement allows OpenAI to sell products on AWS, ending Microsoft’s prior position as exclusive cloud provider, while Microsoft receives a long-term revenue-share arrangement.

The AGI clause removal signals a shift from governance-linked terms to a conventional commercial arrangement. For enterprises building on OpenAI APIs, the AWS sales unlock opens new deployment options without routing through Azure. OpenAI stated the updated deal adds “long-term clarity” to the partnership structure.