OpenAI and Microsoft End Exclusive Partnership: What It Means for Cloud AI, Anthropic, and Enterprise Model Strategy (April 2026)
The AI power map shifted overnight. On April 29, 2026, OpenAI and Microsoft ended their exclusive software deal, freeing OpenAI to work with other hyperscalers while Microsoft launched its own in-house AI models. On the same day, Google reinforced its alliance with Anthropic through new investment, signaling a multi-front battle for enterprise AI workloads. Why…