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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.
The KeyNews take
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 knowAGI clause in OpenAI-Microsoft agreement has been removed/terminated
Published April 27, 2026 — recent development
Authored by Simon Willison (credible AI industry analyst)
Represents shift in AGI governance and contractual frameworks
Implications for Microsoft-OpenAI strategic relationship
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Simon Willisonsimonwillison.net