Microsoft has recently announced that they have gained exclusive access to the entire codebase of OpenAI, following their investment in the company. This news was shared on Twitter by @nearcyan, who questioned Elon Musk about the extent of Microsoft’s access to OpenAI’s resources. Musk confirmed that ChatGPT, an AI language model, is completely housed within Microsoft Azure, and that Microsoft has access to all of its model weights.
This announcement has sparked questions about the nature of OpenAI’s ownership and operations. HIRO MIZUNO, for instance, expressed surprise that OpenAI, which was originally established as a non-profit organization, has now fallen under business ownership. Elon Musk acknowledged the shift, stating that OpenAI has somehow transitioned from an open source non-profit to a closed source for-profit entity.
This news is significant for Microsoft, which is constantly seeking to expand its AI capabilities. With access to OpenAI’s codebase, Microsoft can now enhance its own AI technologies, including those used in Azure. As for OpenAI, it is unclear what this exclusive partnership means for the future of the company and its projects.
