# OpenAI has ended its exclusivity to Microsoft.

*genai · news · 2026-04-27 · Livemint*

## Key points

- OpenAI has officially ended its exclusive access arrangement with Microsoft for its AI models.
- OpenAI can now offer its products on rival cloud platforms such as Google and Amazon.
- Microsoft will no longer pay a revenue share to OpenAI for products resold on its cloud.
- Microsoft remains OpenAI's primary cloud partner but only holds IP license through 2032.
- OpenAI's products will still launch first on Microsoft's Azure unless Microsoft cannot or opts out.

**Companies:** Microsoft, OpenAI
**Countries:** United States

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