Microsoft Corp. has partnered with Accenture Plc on the largest-ever deployment of its artificial intelligence tool Microsoft 365 Copilot, rolling it out to the consultancy’s global workforce of more than 743,

OpenAI and Microsoft have long had a partnership regarding how the two entities do business with one another.

Both of these tech titans are riding the artificial intelligence wave, but one of them seems like a better long-term investment than the other.

OpenAI and Microsoft have amended their partnership to increase flexibility. OpenAI can now serve its products via any cloud provider, ending Microsoft’s hosting exclusivity. The updated deal also removes the “AGI clause,

The tech giant is offering long-serving employees early retirements as it continues to invest aggressively in artificial intelligence.

The long-famed AGI clause, which has for years dictated the future of the Microsoft-OpenAI deal, is officially dead.

Microsoft (MSFT) reports Q3 earnings April 29. Wall Street expects $4.06 EPS, $81.3B revenue. Azure growth and Copilot monetization are key metrics.

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