OpenAI says Microsoft has ‘limited our ability’ to build a customer base, praises new relationship with Amazon

• OpenAI recognizes Microsoft’s contributions to its growth, but says it’s time to expand
• New partnership with AWS could unlock more enterprise customers
• Enterprises generate 40% of OpenAI’s total revenue

OpenAI has reportedly asked its staff to focus on growing its relationship with Amazon Web Services (AWS) after a years-long primary relationship with Microsoft, which Chief Revenue Officer Denise Dresser described as a blocker.

“[The relationship with Microsoft] has also limited our ability to meet businesses where they are – for many, it’s Bedrock,” Dresser wrote in a memo sent to staff, praising Microsoft for being “fundamental to [OpenAI’s] success.”