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Microsoft said to push OpenAI restructure into 2026 as negotiations still ongoing
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August 27, 2025
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1. Microsoft said to push OpenAI restructure into 2026 as negotiations still ongoing
Meanwhile, OpenAI is in talks with investors about a secondary share sale, further boosting its valuation:
The two sides remain far apart on key issues and may extend talks beyond the Dec. 31 deadline.
The delay would allow SoftBank to withhold its $10B commitment to OpenAI.
OpenAI’s efforts to raise more capital could also be hampered.
Microsoft may allow OpenAI limited API deals with Google and AWS, restricted to non-Azure government customers.
Microsoft’s future access to OpenAI’s IP is also under discussion.
Satya Nadella wants to do away with the AGI clause entirely, while OpenAI is pushing to retain it in some form.
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3. OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman sued over ChatGPT role in California teen suicide
Apr. 11: 16-year-old Adam Raine died by suicide.
After a rough patch, he switched to an online program to finish his sophomore year at home.
Jan. 2024: Raine subscribed to ChatGPT’s paid plan after using it to help with schoolwork.
Nov.-end: Raine began talking to ChatGPT (GPT-4o) about feeling emotionally numb and seeing no meaning in life.
Jan.: ChatGPT allegedly supplied specific suicide methods when Raine requested information.
OpenAI said it has addressed some shortcomings and is “continuously improving how our models respond in sensitive interactions.”
The safeguards against self-harm “become less reliable in long interactions where parts of the model’s safety training may degrade,” OpenAI admitted.
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