Microsoft's AI assistant depends on Open AI, so a breakup could affect Microsoft users who depend on the AI integration.

The Wall Street Journal reports that OpenAI may run to the federal government and accuse Microsoft—its own sugar daddy—of anti-competitive practices. Were this to happen, OpenAI execs claim they would seek a federal regulatory review of the terms of the contract between them and Microsoft,

At the heart of the dispute is OpenAI's desire to restructure to a for-profit business, a move that requires Microsoft's approval.