Microsoft and OpenAI are engaged in tense negotiations that could unravel one of the most important alliances in AI and fundamentally reorder the industry. Why it matters: Microsoft has injected billions of dollars in OpenAI and made it a cornerstone of its AI strategy,

OpenAI is reportedly considering accusing Microsoft, its largest backer, of anticompetitive behavior throughout their partnership.

The startup, growing frustrated with its partner, has discussed making antitrust complaints to regulators.