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In a landmark deal, Microsoft committed an unprecedented $13.75 billion investment into OpenAI, making it the largest corporate AI investment in history. In return, Microsoft secured a 49% stake in OpenAI's future profits, exclusive rights to resell OpenAI’s models via Azure, and access to a vast array of intellectual property. This arrangement gave Microsoft a significant foothold in the burgeoning AI market, positioning it as a primary distributor and developer of cutting-edge AI tools.