# This is a fascinating development: Microsoft now formally lists OpenAI as a competitor, despite h...

> Microsoft now formally lists OpenAI as a competitor, despite having invested $13 billion into the company — a move that may be tied to SearchGPT or antitrust optics. The strategic manoeuvres around these massive LLM-race investments are captivating.

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Published: 2024-08-02
Updated: 2026-05-06
Author: Christian Hein
Tags: technology/artificial-intelligence, technology/foundation-models, function/business-development, function/strategic-planning, function/regulatory-compliance

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This is a fascinating development: Microsoft now formally lists OpenAI as a competitor, despite having invested $13 billion into the company. This shift might be related to OpenAI's recent announcement of SearchGPT, or it could be a move to appease antitrust regulators.

The strategic manoeuvres around these massive investments in the LLM race are captivating. It might even make for an intriguing future movie—perhaps starring Rami Malek as Sam Altman?

Read more about it here: Microsoft Says OpenAI Is Now a Competitor in AI and Search