The fact that Microsoft is one of the biggest investors in OpenAI makes it highly controversial.
MobileAppDaily
Aug 02, 2024
Under the partnership, Microsoft uses OpenAI’s models across its enterprise and consumer products. Microsoft is also the exclusive cloud provider of OpenAI services.
The tech giant has published a long list of competitors, including Anthropic, Amazon, Meta, and others. OpenAI is also listed alongside Google as a search engine competitor to Microsoft.
After OpenAI came into the spotlight for antitrust concerns, the FTC is investigating investor intentions of AI startups. As a result, Microsoft has chosen to give up its board observer seat.
Did you know that these direct competitors were once close partners?
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