OpenAI Considers Removing AGI Clause from Microsoft Agreement to Attract More Investment

The proposed change would allow Microsoft continued access to OpenAI's advanced AI models if AGI is achieved, raising concerns about commercial use of the technology.

• OpenAI is reportedly discussing the removal of a contract clause that would restrict Microsoft's access to its advanced AI models upon achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI).
• The current clause is designed to prevent AGI from being used for commercial purposes and grants OpenAI's nonprofit board ownership of the technology when AGI is achieved.
• Removing the clause could encourage Microsoft to invest further in OpenAI, which has already received at least $13 billion from the tech giant.
• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed confidence in achieving AGI in the near future, though the board has not yet made a final decision on the clause.
• The discussions come as OpenAI faces significant funding needs to support its research and development, with recent reports suggesting potential corporate restructuring to attract more investment.

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