The AI technology that has divided Silicon Valley is biggest reason behind the rift between OpenAI and Microsoft

The partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft is based on the definition of a single, debatable term in the AI industry: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Reportedly, amidst ongoing negotiations, a crucial clause in the contract between the tech giants stipulates that once OpenAI’s systems achieve AGI, it gains the power to limit Microsoft’s access to its future technology. Microsoft, a major investor and partner, is resisting this outcome, reports the Wall Street Journal.

AGI is seen as the point where generative AI systems reach human-like intelligence. However, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other executives reportedly believe they are close to declaring their AI tools have reached this proficiency.