Archive · 16 Sep 2025

OpenAI Secures $100 Billion Microsoft Deal, Faces Scrutiny

OpenAI Secures $100 Billion Microsoft Deal, Faces Scrutiny

OpenAI, the company that created ChatGPT, is making a big deal with Microsoft, their biggest investor.

Microsoft is giving OpenAI an equity stake potentially worth $100 billion.

This deal gives OpenAI more freedom to work with others while still letting Microsoft use their technology.

However, some people are worried because OpenAI’s original mission was to help everyone.

Now, they may have to focus more on making money, which could change what they do.

There are questions about whether safety tests are good enough and if the company will be as careful as it used to be.

California and Delaware officials will check if this deal is okay.

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