Microsoft (MSFT) is nearing a new deal with OpenAI to give it access to the latter’s technology and help OpenAI steer away from being “for-profit.” The companies have discussed new terms that would let Microsoft use OpenAI’s latest models and other technology, according to sources close to the negotiated deal.

Negotiators have been meeting regularly, and an agreement could come together in a matter of weeks, according to three people with knowledge of the deal. OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reportedly discussed the restructuring at the Allen & Co. conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, earlier this month. No deal has been finalized, and the negotiations still face some hurdles on both sides.

OpenAI and Microsoft to Reach a Compromise?

The two tech giants have been at odds over maintaining an existing deal for months. Earlier this summer, rumors emerged that Microsoft and OpenAI could split. The tech giant’s partnership with the ChatGPT developer gave it a head start in the artificial-intelligence race, but that could now be at risk. Microsoft has invested $13 billion in OpenAI since 2019. However, the Windows developer doesn’t currently own equity in the latter, instead receiving a share of future profits.

In addition, OpenAI has been making its own moves independent of Microsoft of late to make its own path. Earlier this month, OpenAI revealed it is looking to release an AI-powered web browser to rival Google Chrome. The AI powerhouse will use artificial intelligence to change the way consumers browse the web. Some reports suggest the OpenAI web browser could come before the end of the summer.

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If Microsoft and OpenAI were to reach this new deal, MSFT investors could flock to the stock and send it higher. Over the last several months, the developer behind Windows has been taking an AI-first initiative, even shedding jobs to automate tasks with artificial intelligence technology. Investors appear to think of these moves as positive and have sent their price projections for MSFT stock higher of late. Forecasts are being revised across Wall Street, projecting $525 as the next goal. That could be achieved should Microsoft and the ChatGPT developer ink a new deal.