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OpenAI And Microsoft Renegotiate Multi-Billion Dollar Partnership
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
The tech companies OpenAI and Microsoft are allegedly going through a difficult negotiation process to readjust their multi-billion-dollar partnership, after the AI startup announced its final company structure .
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- OpenAI and Microsoft are allegedly going through a “tough negotiation” to rewrite their multi-billion dollar partnership.
- Both parties are working to align their interests ahead of a potential IPO for ChatGPT.
- Microsoft is evaluating its equity stake and considering an extension of the partnership.
According to The Financial Times (FT) , sources familiar with the matter have revealed that the tech giants are rewriting the terms of their partnership before launching ChatGPT’s Initial Public Offering (IPO).
One of the main topics currently under the “tough negotiation” is Microsoft’s equity in the new structure, after the company has invested over $13 billion in OpenAI—currently valued at $260 billion. Other terms, such as access to the cutting-edge technology and new business decisions, are also at stake.
“The friction comes partly due to style. OpenAI says to Microsoft ‘gives us money and compute and stay out of the way: be happy to be on the ride with us.’[sic] So naturally this leads to tensions,” said one senior employee at Microsoft to FT. “To be honest, that is a bad partner attitude, it shows arrogance.”
Both companies are considering different alternatives that will allow them to maximize their benefits.
“Microsoft still wants [this conversion] to succeed. It’s not like it’s all gone to hell and it’s open warfare. There’s a tough negotiation, but we’re confident we’ll get it done,” said a person close to OpenAI to FT.
The tech giants are also considering an expansion of the contract. The current agreement, which covers Microsoft’s access to OpenAI’s products and models and revenue shares, runs until 2030, and could be extended if they reach new terms, such as Microsoft giving away part of its equity.
The interconnectedness between the two companies has been raising concerns for years, as both develop similar technologies and have simultaneously supported each other to boost their success. Last year, in April, Microsoft added OpenAI as a competitor in its annual SEC report for the first time, and a few months ago, Microsoft also integrated more AI models into its platforms to reduce its dependence on OpenAI.
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New Malware Spreads Via Fake AI Video Tool
- Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
A new malware campaign is targeting creators and small businesses by disguising itself as an AI-powered video tool.
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- Malware disguises as free AI video tool targeting creators and small businesses.
- Victims are tricked into downloading “Video Dream MachineAI.mp4.exe” malware.
- Malware steals browser credentials, crypto data, and allows remote access.
The scam, first reported by Morphisec , tricks users into uploading images to what appears to be a free AI platform, only to infect their computers with a dangerous new infostealer known as Noodlophile Stealer.
These fake AI sites are promoted through Facebook groups and viral posts, some reaching over 62,000 views. Victims believe they’re receiving AI-generated videos based on their uploads.
Instead, they download malware that steals browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallet data, and can even give hackers remote access to their systems using a tool called XWorm.
This research report explains that the campaign stands out for its use of AI hype to target a newer, more trusting audience. Unlike older scams tied to pirated software, this one focuses on the boom in AI tools.
The malware is hidden in a file called Video Dream MachineAI.mp4.exe, which pretends to be a video but is actually a disguised version of CapCut, a real video editor. Once clicked, it silently installs a chain of hidden programs that collect data and establish a backdoor.
The final payload is controlled via a Telegram bot, which acts as a secret communication channel between the infected computer and the attacker. Investigators say the malware’s developer is likely Vietnamese, based on online traces and social media posts.
“Noodlophile” is now being sold in cybercrime markets as a malware-as-a-service product. The operation uses complex tricks like file renaming, command-line obfuscation, and password-protected archives to avoid detection.
This new threat highlights how cybercriminals are evolving, using the popularity of AI tools to lure victims into traps.
