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Satya Nadella says he’s ready to ‘exploit’ the new OpenAI deal

TechCrunch AI · Apr 29, 2026, 11:55 PM

Key takeaways

  • Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was asked point-blank by a Wall Street analyst on Wednesday how its revised Open AI partnership would impact Microsoft s financials.
  • He said that the new agreement was a good deal for everyone.
  • He underscored that Microsoft has retained its access to Open AI s intellectual property including its models and agent products but that it no longer has to pay OpenAI for them.

Why this matters: a development in AI with implications for how people work, create, and decide.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was asked point-blank by a Wall Street analyst on Wednesday how its revised Open AI partnership would impact Microsoft s financials.

He said that the new agreement was a good deal for everyone. We feel good about our partnership with Open AI. I m always very focused on any partnership and ensuring that there s a win-win construct at all times. I mean, that s how you can remain good partners.

He underscored that Microsoft has retained its access to Open AI s intellectual property including its models and agent products but that it no longer has to pay OpenAI for them.

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