OpenAI and Microsoft revised their revenue sharing deal capping OpenAIs total payments to Microsoft at 38 billion dollars This replaces a prior structure that could have required up to 135 billion dollars in payments by 2030 The change is expected to save OpenAI about 97 billion dollars enhancing its financial autonomy while securing Microsofts returns The agreement was noted during a trial where Microsoft CEO Nadella testified Musk never raised concerns about the investment