The discussions hinge on key points, including the extent of Microsoft’s future ownership in OpenAI, with the tech giant contemplating maintaining its current deal.

The Windsurf acquisition and future of Copilot are at the center of a growing rift between the longtime AI collaborators.

Huge deal wobbles as OpenAI pushes for profit pivot Software King of the World, Microsoft is ready to bin its negotiations with OpenAI as the ChatGPT outfit tries to morph into a fully for-profit company.