# Microsoft and OpenAI have announced a sweeping overhaul of their partnership.

*genai · news · 2026-04-28 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- OpenAI can now offer its products on multiple cloud platforms, ending previous Azure exclusivity.
- Microsoft's access to OpenAI IP and models is now non-exclusive but extends through 2032.
- Microsoft no longer needs to share revenue with OpenAI, but OpenAI still pays Microsoft through 2030.
- OpenAI can independently enter sales agreements with other cloud providers without Microsoft exclusivity.

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

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