Microsoft expands its pact with OpenAI in 'multibillion dollar' deal
a"multibillion dollar" investment that will lead to wider uses of OpenAI's technology, as well as stronger behind-the-scenes support. While the two companies are short on specifics, Microsoft says you can expect"new categories of digital experiences" that include both consumer-facing and business products. The developer-focused Azure OpenAI Service will play a role.
The continued union will also see Microsoft boost its investments in supercomputers that accelerate OpenAI's research. Azure will remain OpenAI's sole cloud provider for products, research and services. The exact size of the financial contribution isn't known, but aMicrosoft first backed OpenAI in 2019, and returned in 2021.notes it"quietly" invested an extra $2 billion since that initial round. The companies have grown closer since their collaboration began.
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