Microsoft and OpenAI have agreed to a revised partnership deal that introduces an independent expert panel to verify when OpenAI reaches artificial general intelligence (AGI). The panel will play a crucial role in determining the arrival of AGI, a milestone that will trigger significant changes in how the companies share technology and revenue.
The agreement extends Microsoft's stake in OpenAI to approximately $135 billion, valuing the partnership at nearly 27% of the tech giant's total assets. Microsoft has committed to providing Azure computing resources for an additional $250 billion, ensuring that OpenAI maintains its exclusive relationship with the cloud provider.
Under the terms of the deal, Microsoft will continue to hold intellectual property rights to OpenAI's model weights, architecture, inference code, and fine-tuning code until the expert panel confirms AGI. However, these rights will expire at the same time as the threshold is reached or by 2030, whichever comes first.
Microsoft will also be allowed to develop its own AGI using OpenAI's research methods after the expert panel declares that AGI has been achieved. The company can now pursue AGI development independently of OpenAI, partnering with other companies if necessary.
The revised partnership deal includes several key provisions aimed at increasing transparency and oversight in the verification process. An independent expert panel will be established to review and validate evidence of AGI achievement. The composition and selection criteria for the panel remain unclear.
OpenAI has announced plans to shift towards a modified approach, where a nonprofit board retains control, while its for-profit subsidiary is converted into a public benefit corporation (PBC). The company previously abandoned plans to fully convert to a for-profit entity due to pressure from regulators and critics.
The agreement's terms are designed to address concerns surrounding the determination of AGI. By introducing an independent expert panel, the companies aim to create a more transparent process that promotes accountability and oversight in the development of this transformative technology.
The agreement extends Microsoft's stake in OpenAI to approximately $135 billion, valuing the partnership at nearly 27% of the tech giant's total assets. Microsoft has committed to providing Azure computing resources for an additional $250 billion, ensuring that OpenAI maintains its exclusive relationship with the cloud provider.
Under the terms of the deal, Microsoft will continue to hold intellectual property rights to OpenAI's model weights, architecture, inference code, and fine-tuning code until the expert panel confirms AGI. However, these rights will expire at the same time as the threshold is reached or by 2030, whichever comes first.
Microsoft will also be allowed to develop its own AGI using OpenAI's research methods after the expert panel declares that AGI has been achieved. The company can now pursue AGI development independently of OpenAI, partnering with other companies if necessary.
The revised partnership deal includes several key provisions aimed at increasing transparency and oversight in the verification process. An independent expert panel will be established to review and validate evidence of AGI achievement. The composition and selection criteria for the panel remain unclear.
OpenAI has announced plans to shift towards a modified approach, where a nonprofit board retains control, while its for-profit subsidiary is converted into a public benefit corporation (PBC). The company previously abandoned plans to fully convert to a for-profit entity due to pressure from regulators and critics.
The agreement's terms are designed to address concerns surrounding the determination of AGI. By introducing an independent expert panel, the companies aim to create a more transparent process that promotes accountability and oversight in the development of this transformative technology.
135 billion is crazy, but i guess its worth it if they can make agi happen. what im most excited about is that the panel will ensure things are done right, no more shady dealings or unregulated tech advancements 
. and wow, microsoft gets to develop its own agi after the threshold is met, thats like having a superpower 
. cant wait to see how this all plays out!
... Like how can that be fair? They're basically getting a free pass to develop AGI on their own terms 
. I don't know about you guys, but the thought of an independent expert panel sounds like a good start 
... Hopefully it'll prevent Microsoft from exploiting OpenAI's research for their own gain 
Microsoft & OpenAI just agreed on a revised deal that sounds kinda cool 
. I'm low-key excited about the idea of an independent expert panel verifying when AGI is reached 
. It's like having a referee in a game, making sure everyone plays fair 
. But at the same time, I'm wondering if this panel will be able to keep up with the rapid pace of tech advancements 
. Fingers crossed they can make this AGI thing a reality 
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why do we need an expert panel, anyway? who's gonna be on this panel and what's the criteria for selection? transparency is key, but how can we trust someone else to verify AGI? it's like putting faith in a hype machine 
. And what's with the whole 'Microsoft gets to develop its own AGI' thing? Are they trying to create their own robot overlords or what? 
just read about this deal between Microsoft and OpenAI 
It's gonna get real juicy, folks! 
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. I'm just waiting for the day when AI surpasses humans and Microsoft is left wondering what they did wrong 
on the other hand, what happens when those experts can't agree? 
. And I guess it's cool that Microsoft gets to keep its stake in OpenAI and still has a hand in AGI development 
. That's why I think this partnership deal is like a big ol' net - it catches all the loose ends and keeps everyone safe. And hey, who knows? Maybe AGI will be the answer to all our problems. But for now, let's just take things one step at a time and make sure we're not getting too ahead of ourselves 
... how reliable can a group of experts really be when it comes to something as complex and abstract as AGI? plus, what's up with OpenAI wanting to go non-profit in the first place? sounds like they're trying to avoid some major scrutiny 
... anyway, I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out 
... my money's on a mix of both: progress & setbacks 