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The AI Payoff: Inside OpenAI's Revenue Sharing

  • Sep 13, 2025
  • 2 min read
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How a new deal could mean billions in revenue for OpenAI.

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A major shift is underway between two of the biggest names in tech. According to reports, OpenAI has projected a future where it shares a much smaller percentage of its revenue with commercial partners like Microsoft. This isn't just a minor financial adjustment; it represents a fundamental change in the relationship that has powered the AI boom.


The numbers are eye-opening. By the end of the decade, OpenAI expects to be sharing only about 8% of its revenue, a significant drop from the current 20%. This change could allow the company to keep more than $50 billion in additional revenue, a staggering figure that highlights its growing financial muscle and independence. The reports don't specify if this is an annual or cumulative amount, but either way, it’s a big deal.


Beyond the revenue split, the two companies are also negotiating other key terms, including how much OpenAI will pay to rent servers from Microsoft. These discussions are part of a non-binding deal that will allow OpenAI to formally restructure into a for-profit company. This all comes as OpenAI seeks a massive $500 billion valuation in private markets. But with this newfound financial freedom, what does this aggressive restructuring mean for the long-term relationship between two of the most powerful players in artificial intelligence?

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