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FactConfirmedBusiness·April 1, 2026
OpenAI Valued at Approximately $852 Billion, Reinforcing Microsoft's Strategic AI Investment
Benchmark noted that Microsoft's investment in OpenAI, now valued at about $852 billion, ties a key cloud customer to the Azure platform.
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April 1, 2026
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Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
April 1, 2026
Last updated
April 1, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Benchmark Initiates Coverage with Buy Rating and $450 Price Target on AI StrengthCNET: Microsoft's New AI Models Signal Strategy to Reduce OpenAI DependenceThe Register: Microsoft's New AI Models Position It as Direct Competitor to OpenAIMicrosoft Pursuing State-of-the-Art In-House AI Models by 2027Microsoft Launches Critique and Model Council Features for Copilot Researcher