Microsoft restructures its OpenAI partnership to pursue superintelligence independently, with seven in-house models under development and a 2026 target

Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman says the company was “set free” from OpenAI as it unveils seven in-house models and pursues superintelligence.

Microsoft used Build 2026 to launch seven in-house MAI models, new Cobalt 200 silicon and the Majorana 2 quantum chip, a clear move to depend less on OpenAI.

Microsoft restructures its OpenAI partnership to pursue superintelligence independently, with seven in-house models under development and a 2026 target

Microsoft is not officially single and looking.