OpenAI and Microsoft Tie AGI Definition to $100 Billion Profit Benchmark

A leaked agreement reveals that OpenAI and Microsoft define artificial general intelligence by financial metrics, sparking renegotiations over their partnership terms.

Leaked documents show OpenAI and Microsoft define AGI as an AI system capable of generating $100 billion in profits, diverging from traditional technical definitions.
The agreement, part of a 2023 partnership extension, allows OpenAI to terminate certain Microsoft rights once AGI is achieved, including exclusive access to future AI models.
OpenAI is reportedly seeking to renegotiate the deal, citing concerns that the AGI clause might deter further investment from Microsoft.
Microsoft has invested $13 billion in OpenAI and holds exclusive rights to its cloud hosting through Azure, a key component of their ongoing negotiations.
OpenAI’s shift towards a for-profit model is seen as a move to attract more funding and remain competitive in the rapidly evolving AI industry.