A joint statement from OpenAI and Microsoft

https://openai.com/index/joint-statement-from-openai-and-microsoft/

42•davidbarker•4mo ago

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_alternator_•4mo ago

Wow that’s opaque. Full text:

> OpenAI and Microsoft have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the next phase of our partnership. We are actively working to finalize contractual terms in a definitive agreement. Together, we remain focused on delivering the best AI tools for everyone, grounded in our shared commitment to safety.

stogot•4mo ago

Was not there something in the hacker news guidelines about avoiding “announcements of future announcements” in the past? I don’t see it now

furyofantares•4mo ago

Well, not quite the full text. It then says "See also Statement on OpenAI’s Nonprofit and PBC." and links to this, also posted today: https://openai.com/index/statement-on-openai-nonprofit-and-p...

patapong•4mo ago

The most interesting thing about this statement is probably the fact that they felt it was neccesary to make such a statement.

digdugdirk•4mo ago

Right? Very much a vibe of, "Your mother and I wanted to let you know that we'll be talking about our relationship soon. But we want you to know that we'll always love you."

I don't know what that means, but also was that ever a concern I should have had before?

freehorse•4mo ago

I was expecting they would announce reaching agi :(

pwarner•4mo ago

Is someone else launching something next week?

happa•4mo ago

Who caved?

aspenmayer•4mo ago

Spelunkers?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caving#Etymology

tech234a•4mo ago

Here is the same statement posted on Microsoft's website: https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2025/09/11/a-joint-statemen...

alamzin•4mo ago

Not completely the same. On OpenAI‘s site it begins with "OpenAI and Microsoft" and on Microsoft‘s with "Microsoft and OpenAI" :)

maxbond•4mo ago

A proof by example that equality does not imply identity.

hulitu•4mo ago

> A proof by example that equality does not imply identity.

In this case, is the opposite.

maxbond•4mo ago

Hmm? Semantically they are equivalent ("this is the same statement"), bytewise they are not identical ("not completely the same"). Both parent comments are true statements. Things can be in the same equivalence class without being identical. What am I missing?

htrp•4mo ago

They are going to couples counseling.

zb3•4mo ago

TLDR?

maxbond•4mo ago

Microsoft has tentatively agreed to invest $100B+ into OpenAI's corporate arm. There is not yet a firm, binding agreement. OpenAI says it will remain a nonprofit + public benefit corporation and describes itself as a "philanthropic organization." They're soliciting applications for a $50M pool of grants for things like AI education and "community innovation."

Woodi•4mo ago

Still a infomess :>

Looks like OpenAI dropped Azure in favor of Oracle but MS still invests B's $ ?

And OpenAI is a "non-profit" so Oracle strait get 75% or more of OpenAI fees ?

All that strange bilions just like in ad tech... Why manager pay so much bilions ?? It must be managers, who else it can be ? Except govs ofc :)

freehorse•4mo ago

It is literally 3 sentences ffs

titmouselucifer•4mo ago

I asked the chatgpt box at the bottom of the screen for additional details, and I think it was lying to me.

ChrisArchitect•4mo ago

Is this some kind of investor-pressured reaction to the supposed Oracle deal? Not sure the exact nature of things but would think some ppl were getting some calls yesterday.

ChrisArchitect•4mo ago

OpenAI Takes Big Steps Toward Its Long-Planned Reorganization

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/technology/openai-microso...

(https://archive.is/mLGVY https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45216376)

aspenmayer•4mo ago

I think you meant to link to my HN submission for the NYT article?[0] Instead you just linked to TFA that this thread is in again?

[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45217728

SilverElfin•4mo ago

What’s the point of making the statement? Avoiding legal or regulatory consequences for anti competitiveness or for the exploitation of tax free growth as a nonprofit?

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A joint statement from OpenAI and Microsoft

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