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Microsoft and OpenAI End Their Exclusive Revenue-Sharing Deal: What It Means for Azure's AI Moat
[Microsoft and OpenAI](/articles/microsofts-first-voluntary-buyout-in-51-years-reframes-how-big-tech-sheds/) ended their exclusive compute deal on April 27. Azure loses model exclusivity, so enterprise buyers on Azure for OpenAI access must reassess procurement.
OpenAI's For-Profit Pivot: What It Means for the Future of AI
OpenAI completed its restructuring into a public benefit corporation in October 2025, removing its 100x investor profit cap, dropping 'safely' from its mission statement, and raising $40B from SoftBank—a philosophical shift with lasting implications for AI governance, safety priorities, and competitive dynamics.
Stargate: Inside OpenAI's $100B Plan to Build AI Infrastructure
[The Stargate Project](/articles/microsofts-first-voluntary-buyout-in-51-years-reframes-how-big-tech-sheds/) is a $500 billion joint venture announced in January 2025 to build AI compute infrastructure across the United States—the largest private AI infrastructure commitment in history. Here's what's actually being built, who's paying, and what it means for the future of compute.
ChatGPT Ads Are Coming. Should You Care About OpenAI's Controversial Pivot?
OpenAI is testing ads in ChatGPT, marking a dramatic shift from its premium subscription model. Here's what users need to know about privacy, alternatives, and the future of AI access.