# Microsoft and OpenAI ended exclusive cloud terms, letting OpenAI work with Amazon, Google and others.

*genai · news · 2026-04-28 · CNBC TV18*

## Key points

- Microsoft and OpenAI ended exclusive cloud terms, letting OpenAI work directly with Amazon and Google.
- Microsoft will retain primary partner status and a 20% OpenAI revenue share until 2030, now with a cap.
- The new deal removes a clause allowing OpenAI to halt Microsoft payments upon achieving artificial general intelligence.
- OpenAI maintains its $250 billion Azure services commitment through 2032, with Microsoft losing revenue share on Azure offerings.
- OpenAI is now striking infrastructure and cloud deals with Oracle, Google, Nvidia, and Apple supplier Luxshare.

**Companies:** Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, OpenAI, Nvidia, Oracle
**Countries:** United States

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