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TechCrunch2026-04-29

Satya Nadella says he’s ready to ‘exploit’ the new OpenAI deal

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said on Wednesday that the company plans to 'exploit' its royalty-free access to OpenAI's most advanced AI through 2032. Nadella made the remarks in reference to a revised partnership between the two companies.

Nadella used the term 'exploit' to describe Microsoft's strategy under the agreement. The revised partnership grants Microsoft royalty-free access to OpenAI's frontier models for nearly a decade. The specific terms of the revised deal were not detailed in the report.

The agreement builds on the long-standing relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI. Microsoft has invested billions in OpenAI and provides cloud computing resources. The revised partnership ensures continued access to advanced AI capabilities for Microsoft's products and services.

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