The potential antitrust complaint would likely argue that Microsoft is using its dominant position in cloud services and contractual leverage to suppress competition, according to insiders who described it as a "nuclear option,

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

The ever‑hailed partnership between ChatGPT maker OpenAI and tech giant Microsoft is reportedly under strain. OpenAI is contemplating a federal antitrust complaint against Microsoft, alleging that it enjoys monopolistic control over OpenAI’s infrastructure,

OpenAI reportedly considered legal action against Microsoft amid disputes over profit-sharing, equity, and exclusive cloud hosting rights.

Negotiations between Microsoft and OpenAI over the startup’s plan to restructure its for-profit unit, which requires Microsoft’s approval, have entered their eighth month with no end in sight and new conflicts emerging.

The relationship between OpenAI and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) is becoming increasingly strained, with OpenAI reportedly contemplating a drastic move in the ongoing negotiations.

OpenAI has considered accusing Microsoft of anticompetitive behaviour amid growing tensions over contract terms, equity stakes, and cloud rights, raising questions about the future of their AI partnership.

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