Tech Giants in Talks: The Future of Microsoft and OpenAI Partnership

Sam Altman and Satya Nadella discuss Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership, focusing on future equity stakes amidst tensions. Altman highlights interaction with Trump on AI. Microsoft considers pausing discussions if critical issues remain unresolved. Altman praises Trump’s Stargate initiative aimed at boosting AI infrastructure with significant private investment.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently spoke with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about future collaborations between their companies, emphasizing ongoing partnership dynamics, as revealed in a New York Times podcast.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Microsoft, a key supporter of the AI startup, is renegotiating its investment terms and considering pausing discussions over unresolved key issues, including future equity stakes.

Despite these tensions, Altman acknowledged the overall positive collaboration. Meanwhile, he discussed AI technology with U.S. President Donald Trump, commending his understanding and announcing his Stargate initiative, a major private investment boosting AI infrastructure.

(With inputs from agencies.)