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OpenAI is in discussions to remove a clause that shuts Microsoft out of the start-up’s most advanced models when it achieves “artificial general intelligence”, as it seeks to unlock future investments, the Financial Times reported on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As per the current terms, when OpenAI<\/a> creates AGI – defined as a “highly autonomous system that outperforms humans at most economically valuable work” – Microsoft’s access to such a technology would be void.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The ChatGPT-maker is exploring removing the condition from its corporate structure, enabling Microsoft<\/a> to continue investing in and accessing all OpenAI technology<\/a> after AGI is achieved, the FT reported, citing people familiar with the matter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Microsoft and OpenAI did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The clause was included to protect the technology from being misused for commercial purposes, giving its ownership to OpenAI’s non-profit board.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

“AGI is explicitly carved out of all commercial and IP licensing agreements,” according to OpenAI’s website.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The OpenAI board would determine when AGI is achieved, the website said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

OpenAI’s board is discussing the options and a final decision has not been made, the FT report said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Microsoft-backed OpenAI was working on a plan to restructure its core business into a for-profit benefit corporation no longer governed by its non-profit board, Reuters reported first in September.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In October, OpenAI closed a $6.6 billion funding round which valued it at $157 billion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Content Courtesy – Reuters<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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