OpenAI and Microsoft renegotiate partnership; AI copyright lawsuits loom
Key Takeaways
- OpenAI and Microsoft are renegotiating their partnership; Microsoft may give up equity.
- AI companies face copyright lawsuits and fair use limitations when training AI models.
- Helsing, an AI battlefield developer, has been valued at over $5 billion.
- Aarki launched Encore ML platform, delivering 25% uplift in D7 ROAS for gaming brand.
Top Stories
OpenAI, Microsoft renegotiating partnership; restructuring faces key holdout.
On May 11, 2025, reports indicated that OpenAI and Microsoft are in talks to renegotiate their partnership, potentially involving Microsoft giving up equity for future OpenAI technology access. OpenAI also announced restructuring plans to become a for-profit public benefit corporation, but Microsoft's approval is crucial for this change.
AI copyright: Fair use limitations, lawsuits, strategy requests.
On May 11, 2025, the U.S. Copyright Office released a report stating that AI companies face limitations on using "fair use" when training AI models on copyrighted content, especially for commercial purposes. AI companies like OpenAI are facing copyright infringement lawsuits and have requested the U.S. government to codify a copyright strategy that allows AI companies leeway through fair use; Elon Musk supports deleting all IP law.
Helsing, AI battlefield developer, valued over $5 billion.
On May 12, 2025, it was reported that Munich-based Helsing, an AI developer for battlefield applications, has been valued at over $5 billion by its investors.
Aarki launches Encore ML platform for mobile marketers.
On May 12, 2025, Aarki, based in San Francisco, launched Encore, a machine learning platform for mobile marketers focused on full-funnel growth with a privacy-first approach. The platform supports User Acquisition (UA) and Retargeting (RT) across iOS and Android, delivering a 25% uplift in D7 ROAS and an 18% reduction in cost per install (CPI) for a global gaming brand.