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中国基金报·2025-10-28 14:02

Core Viewpoint - Microsoft has signed a new agreement with OpenAI, which includes an additional purchase of $250 billion in Azure services, further solidifying their partnership and investment in AI technology [1][7]. Group 1: Organizational Changes - OpenAI has completed a capital restructuring, establishing a new organizational structure where a non-profit entity holds controlling interest over its for-profit business [2]. - The non-profit entity has been renamed OpenAI Foundation and holds approximately $130 billion in equity of the for-profit segment, now designated as OpenAI Group PBC [5]. - Under the new structure, OpenAI Foundation owns 26% of the for-profit company, while 47% is held by current and former employees and investors [5]. Group 2: Financial Implications - Microsoft has invested over $13 billion in OpenAI since 2019 and now holds an investment in OpenAI Group PBC valued at approximately $135 billion, equating to about 27% of the company on a fully diluted basis [5][10]. - Prior to the recent financing rounds, Microsoft's stake in the for-profit entity was 32.5% on a conversion basis [6]. Group 3: Partnership Terms - Microsoft will have access to OpenAI's technology until 2032, including models that meet the general artificial intelligence (AGI) benchmarks [7]. - The agreement allows OpenAI to jointly develop certain products with third parties, with API products being exclusive to Azure, while non-API products can be deployed on any cloud service provider [11]. - Microsoft retains exclusive intellectual property rights and access to Azure API until AGI is achieved, with rights extending to 2032 [12]. Group 4: Future Developments - OpenAI is now permitted to release "open weight" models that meet specific capability standards [12]. - The revenue-sharing agreement will continue until AGI is verified by an independent expert panel, although payment cycles will be extended [12].