MICROSOFT AND OPENAI FORGE AWKWARD PARTNERSHIP AS TECH’S NEW POWER COUPLE

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Microsoft invested billions to get early access to the generative artificial intelligence technology of a much smaller OpenAI. The partnership is considered a smart move on Microsoft’s part. However, the relationship has produced conflict and confusion behind the scenes. For example, people within Microsoft have complained about diminished spending on its in-house AI and that OpenAI doesn’t allow most Microsoft employees access to the inner workings of its technology. Also, Microsoft and OpenAI sales teams sometimes pitch to the same customers. Despite these issues, Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood has called it a “great partnership” where both sides benefit.