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Tracking the history of the now-deceased OpenAI Microsoft AGI clause

OpenAI's AGI clause just died. Here's what that means for the Microsoft partnership—and AI governance.

Reporting by Simon Willison 1 min brief
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Why it matters

The removal of OpenAI's contractual AGI trigger with Microsoft signals a major shift in how the industry defines and govages artificial general intelligence milestones. This reflects evolving definitions of AGI and changing power dynamics between AI labs and their largest investors.

The key facts

5 to know

  1. AGI clause in OpenAI-Microsoft agreement has been removed/terminated

  2. Published April 27, 2026 — recent development

  3. Authored by Simon Willison (credible AI industry analyst)

  4. Represents shift in AGI governance and contractual frameworks

  5. Implications for Microsoft-OpenAI strategic relationship

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